While conducting and preparing the details of a research project, it is important to control for any potential form of bias. Briefly discuss how bias may appear in a fire-related research project and what you could do to control for it. Use the details from your own research report. If your study does not appear to have any potential bias, briefly discuss an example of a study with bias and how it could be controlled.
Electrical fires represent a significant number of annual domestic dwelling fires, yet many states allow homeowners to install or make changes in the electrical wiring within the dwelling without a permit or professional electrician. Do you think that untrained homeowners should be allowed to install, replace, or remove electrical wiring within their home without a permit or use of a professional electrician? Does your state allow this practice?