Bias in Quantifying Judgments

This book, published in 1989, catalogs and classifies the effect of bias on quantitative judgments, with examples from theoretical and practical investigations and methods of avoiding bias. It was a valuable resource for investigators and practitioners in applied science at the time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive volume meticulously documents and categorizes the influence of bias on quantitative judgments. Each bias is thoroughly explained through models, accompanied by illustrative examples. These examples encompass both theoretical investigations conducted in laboratory settings to examine bias and practical illustrations. They are further enriched by a discussion of strategies for mitigating bias, where feasible. Serving as an early exploration into this now widely acknowledged subject, this book held immense value for investigators and practitioners in applied science during its time.

Originally published in 1989, this comprehensive volume meticulously documents and categorizes the influence of bias on quantitative judgments. Each bias is thoroughly explained through models, accompanied by illustrative examples. These examples encompass both theoretical investigations conducted in laboratory settings to examine bias and practical illustrations. They are further enriched by a discussion of strategies for mitigating bias, where feasible. Serving as an early exploration into this now widely acknowledged subject, this book held immense value for investigators and practitioners in applied science during its time.

Weight: 766g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032548975