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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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CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Illusory Correlation • The perception of a relationship where none actually exist. • Perceived non-existent correlation • A random coincidence
CorrelationIllusory Correlations • Illusory Correlation
Female EmotionalityIllusory Correlations Were the participants emotional? Were the participants women?
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
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
CorrelationPerceiving Order in Random Events • Comes from our need to make sense out of the world • Coin flip • Which is more probable? HTTHTH HHHHHH
CorrelationPerceiving Order in Random Events • Comes from our need to make sense out of the world • Coin flip • Poker hand
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