How Confirmation Bias Works

    • Read How Confirmation Bias Works (Links to an external site.). https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-confirmation-bias-2795024 • Read Section 2.1 of the textbook. • Watch Why You Think You're Right - Even If You're Wrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4RLfVxTGH4&feature=youtu.be • Describe a situation in which you or someone you know has demonstrated confirmation bias. • Discuss two steps based on the assigned reading and video that could minimize the effect of bias in the situation you described. • Explain why it is it important for scholars to be aware of confirmation bias during the research process. Include how this awareness is important to you as you seek information for your own research.