Confirmation Bias Overview
Do You Have Confirmation Bias?
In this module, we'll learn what confirmation bias is and how it creeps into our everyday and academic thought processes.
Complete the following activities:
Reading & Videos
- Defining Confirmation Bias
- Everyday Examples of Confirmation Bias
- The Value of Disproving Your Ideas
- Online "Filter Bubbles"
Assignment
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