Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Survivorship bias ====== **[[Survivor]]ship bias** is a logical [[error]] that occurs when we focus only on the people or things that "survived" a process, overlooking those that didn’t. This can lead to false conclusions because the failures-the ones that didn’t survive—often hold key information that is missing from the analysis. --- We may focus on people who survived or succeeded with a certain diet or workout routine and conclude that it's highly effective, forgetting those who tried the same methods but didn’t get results or experienced harm. 🎯 Why it matters: Survivorship bias can lead us to overestimate success, underestimate risks, and make poor decisions based on incomplete data. It's a reminder to **ask about what's missing, not just what's visible**. survivorship_bias.txt Last modified: 2025/04/05 10:43by 127.0.0.1