022 - Survivorship Bias - Megan Price
You Are Not So Smart
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Navigating Event Size and Bias in Data Analysis
This chapter explores the dynamics of event size bias and its impact on media coverage, illustrating how larger events overshadow smaller occurrences, skewing public perception. It delves into survivorship bias in politics and highlights the need for comprehensive data analysis to counteract misleading narratives. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges of interpreting conflicting data patterns, particularly in sensitive contexts such as conflict violence, and underscores the importance of critical thinking and data-driven methodologies.
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