The B-Word: What nonprofits should know about biases in research | The Data Coach |

What should nonprofits know about biases in research projects? Check out this video to learn four common biases, or mistakes, that can show up in program evaluations and other projects. Plus, get tips on how to avoid these mistakes in the future.

00:00 What is bias in research?
01:12 Selection bias
02:25 Procedural bias
03:42 Response bias
05:51 Confirmation bias
07:35 Wrap up

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The B-Word: What nonprofits should know about biases in research | The Data Coach |

What should nonprofits know about biases in research projects? Check out this video to learn four common biases, or mistakes, that can show up in program evaluations and other projects. Plus, get tips on how to avoid these mistakes in the future.

00:00 What is bias in research?
01:12 Selection bias
02:25 Procedural bias
03:42 Response bias
05:51 Confirmation bias
07:35 Wrap up

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