Development of a Survey Tool to Diagnose Cognitive Biases in Science Researchers’ Research Environment

Hyojeong Hwang; Eunju Park; Minsu Ha

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Development of a Survey Tool to Diagnose Cognitive Biases in Science Researchers’ Research Environment

Hyojeong Hwang, Eunju Park · Minsu Ha^*

Kangwon National University

Correspondence to Minsu Ha, msha@kangwon.ac.kr

Brain, Digital, & Learning. Volume 11, Number 2, 393‒403, June 2021. https://doi.org/10.31216/BDL.20210025
Received on March 21, 2021, Revised on May 14, 2021, Accepted on May 31, 2021, Published on June 30, 2021.
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a survey tool that diagnoses cognitive biases in a scientist’s research environment. The survey questions were developed based on 40 cognitive biases that are believed to be present in the scientists’ research environment. A survey of 83 scientist was conducted to verify the statistical validity and reliability of the developed questions. The questions developed can be used as a single-dimensional measurement tool. The survey tool demonstrates an appropriate level of statistical validity and reliability. This survey tool can be used to measure science researchers’ sensitivity to cognitive bias. It can also be useful for checking the research environment.

Keywords

Cognitive bias, scientist, question development, validity, science research

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Development of a Survey Tool to Diagnose Cognitive Biases in Science Researchers’ Research Environment

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