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Halo effect

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012790

The halo effect refers to the tendency to rate a person's skills and talents in many areas based upon an evaluation of a single factor. It creates bias by an observer's tendency to rate, perhaps unintentionally, certain objects or persons in a manner that reflects what was anticipated.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-012790
FieldEnvironment
SubjectPolicy and guidance
ReferencesProgram Evaluation Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012790",
  "term": "Halo effect",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Halo Effect",
  "definition": "The halo effect refers to the tendency to rate a person's skills and talents in many areas based upon an evaluation of a single factor. It creates bias by an observer's tendency to rate, perhaps unintentionally, certain objects or persons in a manner that reflects what was anticipated.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/halo-effect/"
}

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