
A systematic difference between a true situation and that observed owing to observer variation in perception (ie interpretation).
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Observer bias is an example of a confounding variable in observational research. Observer bias can occur in that the observer, and thus their results, may be influenced by prior knowledge, or experience of the situation / subject(s) / participant(s) under investigation.
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http://www.gerardkeegan.co.uk/glossary/gloss_a.htm

The distortion of evidence because of the personal motives and expectations of the viewer.
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https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22842
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