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Peer reviewedGoldstein, Miriam D.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes a class demonstration of observer bias in which students were led to believe what the research data would indicate. Reports that students reported trends consistent with the expectancy. Asserts that the demonstration had a strong and memorable effect on students and has value for demonstrating observer bias. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
