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Ladder of Inference

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Organizational psychologist Chris Argyris, a Harvard professor, uses what he calls the “ Ladder of Inference ” to explain how we take actions based upon beliefs–and how our beliefs, in turn, lead us to select observational data. The Ladder of Inference will help you be more mindful about objectivity and subject position.

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Ladder of Inference

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Organizational psychologist Chris Argyris, a Harvard professor, uses what he calls the “ Ladder of Inference ” to explain how we take actions based upon beliefs–and how our beliefs, in turn, lead us to select observational data. The Ladder of Inference will help you be more mindful about objectivity and subject position.

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