Isbn: 9783565295340 - chasing the hot hand: the cognitive fallacy of winning streaks and statistical mirages (3 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Have you ever felt that you simply couldn't lose That the next shot, the next trade, or the next bet was guaranteed to succeed because you were 'on fire' This intoxicating sensation is a universal human experience, yet it is entirely fabricated by a brain desperate for patterns.The Hot-Hand Fallacy is the psychological illusion that a string of successes implies a greater probability of further success. We are biologically wired to see meaning in random sequences, turning sheer coincidence into a false sense of invincibility. This cognitive blind spot leads athletes to make impossible shots, investors to risk their life savings, and everyday people to abandon logic for the thrill of momentum.This book dissects the fascinating neuroscience behind why we believe in streaks. It explores how casinos, stock markets, and sports franchises actively exploit this hardwired flaw to empty pockets and manipulate human behavior. You will learn to identify the exact moment your brain abandons statistics in favor of superstition.Stop letting random variance dictate your confidence. Read this guide to rewire your perception of probability, recognize the mirage of momentum, and start making decisions grounded in mathematical reality.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Chasing the Hot Hand | The Cognitive Fallacy of Winning Streaks and Statistical [.] | Alan Sterling | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565295340 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Have you ever felt that you simply couldn't lose That the next shot, the next trade, or the next bet was guaranteed to succeed because you were 'on fire' This intoxicating sensation is a universal human experience, yet it is entirely fabricated by a brain desperate for patterns.The Hot-Hand Fallacy is the psychological illusion that a string of successes implies a greater probability of further success. We are biologically wired to see meaning in random sequences, turning sheer coincidence into a false sense of invincibility. This cognitive blind spot leads athletes to make impossible shots, investors to risk their life savings, and everyday people to abandon logic for the thrill of momentum.This book dissects the fascinating neuroscience behind why we believe in streaks. It explores how casinos, stock markets, and sports franchises actively exploit this hardwired flaw to empty pockets and manipulate human behavior. You will learn to identify the exact moment your brain abandons statistics in favor of superstition.Stop letting random variance dictate your confidence. Read this guide to rewire your perception of probability, recognize the mirage of momentum, and start making decisions grounded in mathematical reality. 124 pp. Englisch.…