The idea that external traits or superficial characteristics commonly associated with the powerful are in fact poor indicators of who has in practice wields the most influence. A contentious example of this for instance could be the American political system. The president and members of congress occupy seats of traditional and formal power. However, corporations,Continue reading “Trappings of Power”
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Berkson’s Paradox
A kind of survivorship bias in that when there are two positively correlating traits that are (ostensibly) negatively correlated in a population that selects for these traits. For instance, GPA and SAT scores. Although it would seem at first glance that having a higher SAT score doesn’t lead to higher grades in a particular college,Continue reading “Berkson’s Paradox”
Bayesian
Allows description of the probability that an event will occur based on the condition that another belief or beliefs hold true. Lets you quantify uncertainty: what about my hypothesis can I reasonably believe given that the assumptions I have made are true?
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