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A researcher is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new teaching method for math. The researcher strongly believes the new method is superior to the traditional one. While observing classrooms, the researcher consistently rates students in the 'new method' group as more 'engaged' and 'enthusiastic' than students in the 'traditional method' group, even when their observable behaviors (e.g., raising hands, time on task) are very similar. Which of the following concepts does this situation best illustrate?
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A researcher is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new teaching method for math. The researcher strongly believes the new method is superior to the traditional one. While observing classrooms, the researcher consistently rates students in the 'new method' group as more 'engaged' and 'enthusiastic' than students in the 'traditional method' group, even when their observable behaviors (e.g., raising hands, time on task) are very similar. Which of the following concepts does this situation best illustrate?
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