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  2. Confirmation bias - Wikipedia

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    For example, someone using yes/no questions to find a number they suspect to be the number 3 might ask, "Is it an odd number?" People prefer this type of question, called a "positive test", even when a negative test such as "Is it an even number?" would yield exactly the same information. [13]

  3. List of cognitive biases - Wikipedia

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    Overconfidence effect, a tendency to have excessive confidence in one's own answers to questions. For example, for certain types of questions, answers that people rate as "99% certain" turn out to be wrong 40% of the time. [5] [43] [44] [45] Planning fallacy, the tendency for people to underestimate the time it will take them to complete a ...

  4. Latin conditional clauses - Wikipedia

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    The following example is exceptional in that the imperfect subjunctive is used in the 'as if' clause, even though the main verb is primary: Egnātī absentis rem ut tueāre aequē ā tē petō ac sī mea negōtia essent velim (Cicero) [140] 'I should like you to watch over Egnatius's interests while he is away just as if they were my business'

  5. Direct proof - Wikipedia

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    For example, if someone could draw a reasonable picture, or give a convincing description, then that met all the criteria for something to be described as a mathematical “fact”. On occasion, analogical arguments took place, or even by “invoking the gods”. The idea that mathematical statements could be proven had not been developed yet ...

  6. Google must face mobile phone privacy class action, possible ...

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    In a 20-page decision on Tuesday, Seeborg said reasonable users could view Google's conduct as "highly offensive," because the company collected data despite fielding concerns from several ...

  7. Suggestive question - Wikipedia

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    A suggestive question is one that implies that a certain answer should be given in response, [1] [2] or falsely presents a presupposition in the question as accepted fact. [3] [4] Such a question distorts the memory thereby tricking the person into answering in a specific way that might or might not be true or consistent with their actual feelings, and can be deliberate or unintentional.

  8. Fix problems sending AOL Mail

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    If you see an image challenge question when sending mail, you should just be able to complete the challenge then send mail. If, however, you correctly answer the image challenge and still can't send mail, it could be a sign of a more serious issue with your account, which may require additional steps to secure your account.

  9. A Month of Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes to Eat in January

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    Enjoy a month of Mediterranean diet dinner recipes featuring high-fiber whole grains, nutrient-rich veggies, lean proteins and heart-healthy fats.