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People continually use logical fallacies when arguing on Twitter, so Cindy and I are making a series of short videos to share when this occurs. The first covers the base rate fallacy and Simpson’s paradox.https://t.co/Dow2F8RE3o
— Dr Susan Oliver (PhD) (@DrSusanOliver1) August 6, 2022
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Above is what is known as the “Base rate fallacy”. It’s when you compare absolute numbers inappropriately when you should be comparing proportions.
— Alastair McAlpine, MD (@AlastairMcA30) February 20, 2023
We see it all the time in Anti-vax circles.
It is dishonest and misleading. pic.twitter.com/9brqpvBlSI
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