Types of Bias in Science

I really like dogs as a pet. So I'll bet everyone likes dogs for pets. What type of bias is this?

• personal bias

• professional bias

• cultural bias

• experimental bias

Where I come from people drink hot tea every day so I think it's okay if we don't have coffee here. What type of bias is this?

• personal bias

• experimental bias

• cultural bias

• none of these

__________ bias is a mistake in the design of an experiment that affects the results.

• Experimental

• Personal

• Cultural

• Scientific

The influence of likes and dislikes on thinking is called _______.

• Personal Bias

• Experimental Bias

• Cultural Bias

• Control Variable

A mistake in the design of an experiment that makes a particular result more likely.

• Experimental Bias

• Cultural Bias

• Personal Bias

• Subjective

An outlook influenced by a person’s likes and dislikes.

• Cultural Bias

• Personal Bias

• Experimental Bias

• Skepticism

An outlook influenced by the beliefs, social forms, and traits of a group.

• Personal Bias

• Cultural Bias

• Experimental Bias

• Ethics

Which is/are examples of personal bias?

(Select ALL that apply.)

• I like pugs the best, that is the dog everyone should own.

• Oranges are orange.

• I made a mistake, but no one needs to know that.

• It is raining outside.

This is the type of bias that can change the results of an experiment. Often times this bias is introduced on accident.

Which of these are examples of cultural bias?

(Select ALL that apply.)

• America is the best country in the world because we have the most freedoms.

• Holidays are celebrated differently around the globe. Some holidays we celebrate, other countries don't.

• Everyone should learn more than one language.

• English is the easiest language to learn.