Chaos Theory
The study of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, leading to unpredictable behavior.
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Group Attribution Error
A cognitive bias where people attribute group behavior to the characteristics of the group members rather than the situation.
Thin Data
Quantitative data that provides broad, numerical insights but often lacks the contextual depth that thick data provides.
Law of Diminishing Returns
A principle stating that as investment in a single area increases, the rate of return on that investment eventually decreases.
GIGO
Garbage In-Garbage Out (GIGO) is a principle stating that the quality of output is determined by the quality of the input, especially in computing and data processing.
InfoVis
Information Visualization (InfoVis) is the study and practice of visual representations of abstract data to reinforce human cognition.
Pattern Recognition
The ability to identify and interpret patterns in data, often used in machine learning and cognitive psychology.
Moral Suasion
The act of persuading individuals or organizations to act in a certain way based on moral arguments or appeals.
Predictive Analytics
The use of statistical techniques and algorithms to analyze historical data and make predictions about future outcomes.