Modern medicine prides itself on being a universal science, built on evidence from clinical trials. But there's a bias in ...

"I think it's important for people to be held accountable," says Burke. "We want to push this research area into a better place, not just within the field itself, but also in terms of public trust in ...

Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a jungle habitat watching tropical birds mate and raise their young. They might track the rates of ...

Researcher's distrust creates artificial conversations with respondents. Hiding intent leads to guarded responses, missing real truths. Honesty in research fosters trust and reveals deeper emotions.

P ositionality statements, in which scholars declare identity categories to which they belong and indicate how such categories might bias their research, have become commonplace in the social sciences ...

When Omar Diego Bello, 22, transferred to Cal State Fullerton from Cypress College, his goal was simply to become a high school math teacher. Since then, that goal has broadened. Inspired by his ...

Identical essays get different feedback in Stanford study and that can have consequences on what students learn.

Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability worldwide. While effective treatments exist, early detection and prevention remain crucial goals in clinical ...

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Everyone employs bias—otherwise known as cognitive shortcuts—in their lives every day. Imagine you’re scrolling through your social media feed and immediately dismiss a news article because it comes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebekah Bastian writes about workplace culture, equity and belonging. There is a significant amount of discussion around bias in ...