Previously, researchers have focused on the biases that occur during encoding/retrieving information and the impact of various external and contextual factors (e.g., previous decisions, crowd noise) on the decision-making process of referees (Balmer et al., 2007; Plessner & Betsch, 2001; Unkelbach & Memmert, 2010).
He was docked $200,000 for criticizing the league's selection process of playoff referees and for running onto the court to protest the officiating during the conference semifinals against San Antonio.
He is lauded for introducing 'The Bunker' which, for all its hype and bluster, has seemingly improved the decision-making process of video referees while offering greater transparency to the rugby league public.
Author response: Thanks to the process of 'open refereeing', I have been able to discuss this point with Stephan over the phone directly.
Those goals are clearly highly laudable, and I completely agree that the process of scientific refereeing would greatly improve by going 'open'.
Going back to my opening example, the NBA has a process of reviewing certain referee calls and looking at the events that led to a foul being called.
The two sides are far apart, and yesterday the N.F.L. began the process of hiring replacement referees when it sent contractual letters to more than 100 potential replacements who have officiated in NFL Europe, the Arena League and college.
The manager's mood wasn't improved by a yellow card for Hanno Balitsch who was already in the process of being subbed when referee Thorsten Kinhöfer cautioned him for dissent.
Furthermore, the authors express concern over the refereeing process of the paper.
During all stages of the review process, a referee (RN) with over 20 years of experience in both RSA and TKR was available for consultation.
