Illusory Correlation
The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists.
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“interpretation error”
Clustering Illusion
A cognitive bias where people see patterns in random data.
Observer Bias
A type of bias that occurs when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence their interpretation of what they are observing, including experimental outcomes.
Berkson’s Paradox
A statistical phenomenon where two independent events appear to be correlated due to a selection bias.
Survivorship Bias
A cognitive bias that occurs when conclusions are drawn from a non-representative sample, focusing only on successful cases and ignoring failures.
Extension Neglect
A cognitive bias where people ignore the relevance of sample size in making judgments, often leading to erroneous conclusions.
Selection Bias
A bias that occurs when the sample chosen for a study or survey is not representative of the population being studied, affecting the validity of the results.
Outliers
Data points that differ significantly from other observations and may indicate variability in a measurement, experimental errors, or novelty.
Illusion of Validity
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the accuracy of their judgments, especially when they have a lot of information.