Texas Sharpshooter
Type: Informal — Causal Also Known As: Clustering illusion, data dredging
Definition
Cherry-picking data clusters to support an argument while ignoring data that doesn’t fit.
Form
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Examples
Example 1
These three data points prove my theory. (Ignoring the 100 that don’t)
Example 2
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Example 3
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Example 4
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Why It Persuades
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How to Counter
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Related Concepts
References
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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.