Implicit Bias in Research

Overview Recognizing the impact of biases and equity on research outcomes is essential to the research process. It is the first step to becoming socially responsible when conducting research. In this journal, you will explore implicit bias and its consequential influence on selecting research articles. By doing so, you will understand how these biases can significantly contribute to disparities and inequities within research, shedding light on the need for more equitable research practices. Directions In this journal, you will examine the impact of implicit bias when searching for research articles to support evidence-based practice. The aim is to explore how implicit bias might affect the selection of research articles, suggest strategies for bias reduction, and connect how bias can lead to inequity in research. Use at least two scholarly, current (published within the last five years) resources to provide evidence-based support for your work. Specifically, you must address the following criteria: Implicit Bias: Discuss the impact that implicit bias could have in selecting research articles. Strategies: Identify two strategies to reduce bias in the selection of research topics and studies. Research Bias: Analyze the impact research bias has on the development of research studies and evidence-based practices. What to Submit Submit your completed journal. Your submission should be a 2- to 3-page Word document with a separate reference page. The reference page is not included in the page count. Follow APA style standards for formatting and citing your sources. AI Usage If you use gen AI tools to support your work on this assignment, be sure to follow these AI usage guidelines. You must acknowledge your use of these tools in your work. Guidelines on how to cite AI tools can be found in this Shapiro Library guide.