Observatørskjevhet
Observatørskjevhet, or observer bias, is a systematic error that can occur in research when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence the data they collect. This bias can manifest in various ways, such as unconsciously interpreting ambiguous observations in a way that confirms their preconceived notions or selectively noticing and recording data that supports their hypothesis while ignoring contradictory evidence.
This phenomenon is particularly relevant in qualitative research, where subjective interpretations play a larger role. For
To mitigate observatørskjevhet, researchers often employ strategies such as blinding, where the observer is unaware of