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1. Observer Bias

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   Observer bias (OB)| refers to systematic errors introduced into measurements or scientific observations due to the observer's expectations, preconceptions, motivations, or inherent cognitive processing architecture. While often framed as a failure of objectivity, observer bias is increasingly understood as an intrinsic component of any measurement event, fundamentally altering the observed reality to align with the [observer's preceding conceptual framework](/entries/observers-pr…