Simpson’s Paradox: When Data Tells Two Stories

Simpson’s Paradox occurs when trends appear in different groups of data but disappear—or reverse—when the groups are combined. This episode unpacks how this statistical illusion misleads interpretations in science, medicine, and everyday life. Learn to spot hidden variables and make sense of data that seems to contradict itself.

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