Bias and values in scientific research

Wilholt, Torsten

Bias and values in scientific research

Wilholt T (2009)
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 40(1): 92-101.

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DOI

10.1016/j.shpsa.2008.12.005

URN

urn:nbn:de:0070-pub-25551553

Journal Article | Original Article | Published | English

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Wilholt, Torsten^UniBi

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Fakultät für Geschichtswissenschaft, Philosophie und Theologie > Abteilung Philosophie

Abstract

When interests and preferences of researchers or their sponsors cause bias in experimental design, data interpretation or dissemination of research results, we normally think of it as an epistemic shortcoming. But as a result of the debate on science and values, the idea that all extra-scientific influences on research could be singled out and separated from pure science is now widely believed to be an illusion. I argue that nonetheless, there are cases in which research is rightfully regarded as epistemologically deficient due to the influence of preferences on its outcomes. I present examples from biomedical research and offer an analysis in terms of social epistemology.

Publishing Year

2009

ISSN

0039-3681

PUB-ID

2555155

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Wilholt T. Bias and values in scientific research. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A. 2009;40(1):92-101.

Wilholt, T. (2009). Bias and values in scientific research. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A, 40(1), 92-101. doi:10.1016/j.shpsa.2008.12.005

Wilholt, T. (2009). Bias and values in scientific research. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 40, 92-101.

Wilholt, T., 2009. Bias and values in scientific research. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A, 40(1), p 92-101.

T. Wilholt, “Bias and values in scientific research”, Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A, vol. 40, 2009, pp. 92-101.

Wilholt, T.: Bias and values in scientific research. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A. 40, 92-101 (2009).

Wilholt, Torsten. “Bias and values in scientific research”. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 40.1 (2009): 92-101.

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