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Henry is a forensic scientist who works in the lab. He has to process evidence that was collected by the field officer. Henry knows that the field officer believes the perpetrator was the victim’s best friend, and has collected evidence to prove such. Which two types of bias affect this investigation? Henry believes that bias might be present, because the field officer selectively collected evidence. He also believes that is present, because the field officer has come to a conclusion before the evidence is processed.

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1st- Selection bias, 2nd - expectation bias

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