Bias in Science and Communication: A field guide Contributor(s): Welsh, Matthew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750313129 ISBN-13: 9780750313124 Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing OUR PRICE: $151.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Research & Methodology - Social Science |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7" W x 10" (1.17 lbs) 186 pages |
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Publisher Description: Bias in Science and Communication introduces a wide variety of biases affecting human cognition, with a specific focus on how they affect scientists and the communication of science. Bias is a natural outcome of our thinking as the nature of our cognitive processes leads to inherent limitations, resulting in predictable biases in both our own judgements and the interpretation of our communications by the public, policymakers and even other scientists. The role of this book is to lay out how these common biases affect the specific types of judgements, decisions and communications made by scientists. |