False Linear Thinking
Critical Thinking Training Course
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3m 6s
Be careful of any conclusion that says, if current trends continue, the whole point about trends is that they rarely continue. They are current trends. This video explains how to avoid the error and to look for evidence to help you decide whether the rising trend you're looking at is a small part of a straight line, a small part of a curve, or even just a random blip.
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