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Ben Cohen on the Hot Hand

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Revisiting the Hot Hand Fallacy

This chapter analyzes the misconceptions surrounding the 'hot hand' phenomenon in basketball, highlighting errors in earlier studies and advancements in data interpretation. It explores the interplay between human cognitive biases and statistical randomness, illustrating how these perceptions impact decision-making in sports and beyond.

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