How to Minimize Biases and Increase Objective Decision Making

Data analysis is about using information and knowledge to make decisions. Although it can be presumed that the data is objective, it is possible to skew results due to heuristic errors and biases.

Identify three biases that can influence the outcome of an analysis.

Explain what they are and how they arise.

Provide suggestions on how each bias can be minimized or overcome.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper, using a minimum of two peer reviewed sources.