Base-Rate Neglect
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Definition
Ignoring the underlying frequency of an outcome when interpreting conditional evidence.
Base-Rate Neglect in plain English
A strong-looking signal can still produce many false positives when the underlying event is rare. Combine the evidence with how common the event was before the signal appeared.
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