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Simpson’s Paradox: How to make vaccinated death figures misleading

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Understanding Confirmation Bias and Misleading Statistics

This chapter explores confirmation bias, highlighting how individuals favor information that matches their beliefs, and illustrates Simpson's Paradox with a humorous reference to the 'Ghostbusters' movie. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of critical thinking in evaluating statistical claims and invites listener interaction.

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