In this publication, the author, Mark D. Verhagen, explains that a predictive perspective is much more relevant to empirical work.

According to the author, a predictive perspective offers substantial advantages that can improve model understanding.

To achieve this, the author illustrates his points by using the bias of teacher evaluation (decision support) in higher education as a model for analysis.

Under certain conditions, this algorithmic decision support can lead to biased results with harmful consequences for students.