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Episode 57: Collider bias

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Collider Bias: Unpacking Misleading Correlations

This chapter explores collider bias, highlighting how controlling for specific variables can create misleading correlations, particularly in the context of Hollywood actors and their perceived talent versus attractiveness. Through humorous debates and examples from the film industry and sports, the speakers illustrate how selection criteria can skew our understanding of relationships between traits. They emphasize the importance of context and critical evaluation in assessing data across various fields, including acting and athletics.

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