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Correlation Illusory Correlations

Correlation Illusory Correlations. Illusory Correlation The perception of a relationship where none actually exist. Perceived non-existent correlation A random coincidence. Correlation Illusory Correlations. Illusory Correlation. Female Emotionality Illusory Correlations.

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Correlation Illusory Correlations

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  1. CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Illusory Correlation • The perception of a relationship where none actually exist. • Perceived non-existent correlation • A random coincidence

  2. CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Illusory Correlation

  3. Female EmotionalityIllusory Correlations Were the participants emotional? Were the participants women?

  4. CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Feline high-rise syndrome • 132 cats admitted to Animal Medical Center • Falls ranged from 2 to 32 stories • Only 8 died from injuries • High number of auto accidents during rush hour • The door you try is locked • Elevator headed in wrong direction

  5. CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Psychic predictions • Out of sync relationships • You want to go out, friend/partner wants to stay at home • You tend to see what you are looking for

  6. CorrelationPerceiving Order in Random Events • Comes from our need to make sense out of the world • Coin flip • Which is more probable? HTTHTH HHHHHH

  7. CorrelationPerceiving Order in Random Events • Comes from our need to make sense out of the world • Coin flip • Poker hand

  8. CorrelationPerceiving Order in Random Events • Comes from our need to make sense out of the world • Coin flip • Poker hand • Lottery number • 3 digit example • 28% have repeating digit

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