Semantic Barriers
Obstacles to effective communication that arise from differences in understanding the meanings of words and symbols used by the communicators.
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“information interpretation”
Data Visualization
The representation of data through graphical elements like charts, graphs, and maps to facilitate understanding and insights.
Pattern Recognition
The ability to identify and interpret patterns in data, often used in machine learning and cognitive psychology.
Association Fallacy
A logical fallacy in which it is assumed that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, due to an irrelevant association.
Observer Bias
A type of bias that occurs when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence their interpretation of what they are observing, including experimental outcomes.
Look Elsewhere Effect
A statistical phenomenon where a large number of hypotheses are tested, increasing the chance of a rare event being observed.
Thick Data
Qualitative data that provides insights into the context and human aspects behind quantitative data.
Clustering Illusion
A cognitive bias where people see patterns in random data.
Actor-Observer Bias
A cognitive bias that causes people to attribute their own actions to situational factors while attributing others' actions to their character.