Bias (in Research)
Systematic errors that distort research results, causing them to deviate from the true picture.
Real World
In 2010, BP's internal surveys downplayed safety concerns at the Deepwater Horizon rig — a case of interviewer bias where workers feared reporting problems honestly, distorting the true picture of risk.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'evaluate' research reliability, always identify the specific type of bias and explain how it skews results.
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