Mitigation of the Confirmation Bias Using a Game-Based Trainer

Authors

Elizabeth M. Mersch, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Olivia Fox, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Jim Leonard
John M. Flach, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Kevin B. Bennett, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Jerred C. Holt, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

9-2013

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Abstract

A search task was developed to test for confirmation bias in a virtual game-based trainer. The goal of the study was to test the effectiveness of the task in detecting analyst biases within the dynamics of virtual game-based trainers. In-game action and performance were measured. Results indicated that participants initially commit confirmation bias and then learn to mitigate it. Findings also show that participants understood the task and were engaged.

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Presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, CA, September 30-October 4, 2013.

Repository Citation

Mersch, E. M., Fox, O., Leonard, J., Flach, J. M., Bennett, K. B., & Holt, J. C. (2013). Mitigation of the Confirmation Bias Using a Game-Based Trainer. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 57 (1), 1475-1479.
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DOI

10.1177/1541931213571329