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experimenter bias

Definitions of experimenter bias
  1. noun
    (psychology) bias introduced by an experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants in the experiment
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    type of:
    bias, preconception, prejudice
    a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
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