Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
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“information interpretation”
Information Processing
The series of actions or operations involved in the acquisition, interpretation, storage, and retrieval of information.
Mapping
The process of creating visual representations of data or information to enhance understanding and decision-making.
Illusory Correlation
The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists.
Anchoring
Anchoring (also known as Focalism) is a cognitive bias where individuals rely heavily on the first piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.
Framing
The way information is presented to users, which can significantly influence their decisions and perceptions.
Illusion of Validity
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the accuracy of their judgments, especially when they have a lot of information.
Berkson’s Paradox
A statistical phenomenon where two independent events appear to be correlated due to a selection bias.
Semantic Search
A search method that seeks to improve search accuracy by understanding the contextual meaning of terms in a query rather than just matching keywords.