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We can't eliminate the researcher's bias but we can neutralize its effect
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* ... there are no scientifically rigorous outcome studies to determine either the actual efficacy or harm of "reparative" treatments. <ref>http://www.aglp.org/pages/position.html#Anchor-55000 Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists</ref>
 
* ... there are no scientifically rigorous outcome studies to determine either the actual efficacy or harm of "reparative" treatments. <ref>http://www.aglp.org/pages/position.html#Anchor-55000 Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists</ref>
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A historian of science and the church writes:
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* [[Scientific method]]s are not intended to eliminate the researcher's bias (which is impossible), but to neutralize the effect of these biases on the final results of the research.<ref> [http://www.scientus.org/Sarton-Isis-Bias.html George Sarton, Isis and Historian Bias]</ref>
    
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