What is observer bias?
A)an "educated guess" about what will happen.
B)the direct result of the context of discovery.
C)the direct result of the context of justification.
D)an error due to personal motives and expectations.

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Observer bias is the tendency of an observer to see and report what they expect or hope to see, rather than objectively analyzing and reporting on what is observed. This bias can arise from personal motives such as the desire to please authority figures or confirm preconceived ideas.

What Is Observer Bias