An economist is conducting a survey to evaluate a program launched by the government.She ends up collecting data from those households that were adversely affected by the program,reaffirming her own belief that the program has been largely unsuccessful.This is an example of ________.

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This scenario represents confirmation bias, where the economist seeks out information that confirms their preconceived beliefs and ignores contradictory evidence.

An Economist Is Conducting a Survey to Evaluate a Program