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Can studies be biased?

Yes, studies can be biased. This means the way a study is designed, conducted, or interpreted might lean towards a particular outcome, even unintentionally. For example, if the remote work study only surveyed people who chose remote work, it might miss the views of those who struggled with it, potentially skewing the results.

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Remote workers report highest well-being, study finds

Questions this opens up

What is selection bias? What is confirmation bias? How do researchers avoid bias?