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How do you think this illusory correlation came about and what can be done in the future to combat them?

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Answer:

- lack of information.

- biased perception

Step-by-step explanation:

Be aware of your capabilities to research for causation where it doesn't exist and think about how it can be affecting your decision making.

- use scientific strategies to protect yourself against biases when you are aware of how fallible you are, it is best to use scientific approach to prevent poor decisions.

- build a contingency table to check your decision, it helps consider other options in decision making.

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