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Re: [Sigia-l] conflict of interest (was: usability testing)

From: Bruce Melendy (bruce.melendy_at_gmail.com)
Date: Fri Jan 26 2007 - 14:49:20 EST


Ziya wrote:

'In fact, as you say, "I'd go so far as to say that interest = bias." Indeed, it
is. When interests conflict bias ensues.'

Ah, but you've just joined me in equating interest with bias. You only
have conflict when you have *multiple, competing* biases or interests
- not when you have a single interest - self-preservation, say - or a
single bias.

The Wikipedia article on this subject is quite good.

Regards,

Bruce
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