Re: Classroom as Family or Hierarchy?

[Linda M. Woolf, Ph.D.]

Louis_Schmier wrote:
> 
> Linda, and you don't think scientists are above bias?   Many students
> don't like or like community because of their experience and schooling,
> not because of any DNA coding.
> 

An excellent example of observer bias.  I don't believe I said anything
about statistics.  Just said there was a major bias with anecdotal data.
 The scientific method includes a broad range of techniques which
include both qualitative and quantitative research.  Anecdotal data does
not fit into the category of either forms of research.

And another example:  Did I say anything about DNA or the differences
being genetically based?  I simply argued that there are individual
differences and we should not assume that every student learns best in a
proscribed manner.

Thanks for proving my point!  People see what they want to see with
anecdotal evidence.

Linda


-- 
Linda M. Woolf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor - Psychology