Year: 2003
Type: preprint
Abstract: A review of the blind analysis technique, as used in particle physics measurements, is presented. The history of blind analyses in physics is briefly discussed. Next the dangers of "experimenter's bias" and the advantages of a blind analysis are described. Three distinct kinds of blind analysis in particle physics are presented in detail. Finally, the BABAR collaboration's experience with the blind analysis technique is discussed.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Roodman, Aaron
Institutions: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: U.S. Department of Energy
Awards: G1325202077, G1398330795, G2371548206
OpenAlex ID: W2949385292