206. Regression to the Mean : Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #7

Season #1 Episode #206 February 05, 2024

People use numbers to convince, persuade, and even sometimes to manipulate or fool others. This mini-series will help you recognize them!

When you can recognize the foolishness, you won't get fooled by it!

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Episode Transcript

Hey what’s up Thinkers! Kathy Gibbens here…

We are currently on #7 of our Statistical Fallacies Miniseries, and I hope you’re enjoying learning about them! Before we get into today’s fallacy, let’s start off by reviewing a fallacy we covered earlier this season, Cherry Picking.Ok, do you want to hit pause real quick and see if you can remember what the Cherry Picking fallacy is? Cherry Picking happens when someone focuses only on the evidence that supports their claim while ignoring any evidence that doesn’t. This fallacy is also sometimes called the Fallacy of Incomplete Evidence.

The question to ask yourself if you think someone might be cherry picking information is this: “Is there more to this story that I don’t know?”

If you want to review or hear more about this fallacy, go back & check out Episode 145.

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Alright, let’s dive into statistical fallacy #7.

Question to ask yourself: “Is it really true that… *repeat*

Remember: When you learn HOW to think, you will no longer fall prey to those who are trying to tell you what THEY want you to think and it all starts with asking one simple question: “Is that really true?”

206. Regression to the Mean : Statistical Fallacies Miniseries #7

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