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Bias and its ramifications
Bias is systematic error. Random error is not.
One advantage is that rapport is build up because the respondent has trust in the interviewer, so the validity of the findings is high and a good technique for sensity areas of sociology e.g. domestic violence and eating disorders. there is huge potential for flexibility as the respondent leads the interview. However, there are disadvantages using this technique, as the sample size tends to be small due to detailed and time consuming nature of this technique, making it difficult to generalize. It is not a systematic method so it's difficult to verify and reliability is inevitable lowered. It can lack objectivity, the way in which the interviewer asks the questions mayaffect the results. The interviewer may offer their opinion without realising which may bias the results.
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The four components of interviewer illusion are: the overemphasis on non-verbal cues, the reliance on first impressions, the tendency to focus on general traits rather than specific skills, and the cognitive bias that leads interviewers to see what they expect to see. These factors can distort an interviewer's judgment and lead to inaccurate assessments of a candidate's suitability for a role. Ultimately, they can result in hiring decisions based on flawed perceptions rather than objective qualifications.
Alike:They are both an error that distort results in a particular way.Different: Emotional bias is distortion in cognition and decision making and expiremental bias is error that distorts results in a particular way.
Interviewer Biases :# •Stereotyping# •Inconsistency in questioning# •First impression error# •Negative emphasis# •Halo/horn effect# •Nonverbal bias# •Contrast effect# •Similar-to-me error
Belief bias is the tendency for one's preexisting beliefs to distort logical reasoning, sometimes by making invalid conclusions seem valid, or valid conclusions seem invalid.
Value neutrality, as described by Max Weber, is the duty of sociologists to identify and acknowledge their own values and overcome their personal biases when conducting sociological research. In order to be value-neutral, sociologists must be aware of their own moral judgments and values, and avoid incorporating them into their research, their conclusions, and their teaching. Many sociologists believe it is impossible to set aside personal values and retain complete objectivity. They caution readers, rather, to understand that sociological studies may, by necessity, contain a certain amount of value bias.
If all the interviewers are men
If all of the interviewers are women
people tell interviewers what they think the interviewer wants to hear.
When an opinion influences an answer, it is often referred to as bias. Bias can manifest in various forms, such as confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs, or social bias, where opinions are shaped by societal norms. This influence can distort objectivity and lead to skewed interpretations or responses.
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