Individual and Organizational Forces Influencing the Interpretation of Indicators

Abstract

The paper is a review of the major psychological and organizational factors which may distort the interpretation of indicators. A general "lens model" is used to explain how indicator data are pattern matched to earlier learned hypotheses about possible outcomes. The forces influencing judgment within this model work in a way to produce conservative, inertia-bound evaluations. A series of recommendations to counter informational biases is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0707318

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  • Eugene J. Webb

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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