Denominator neglect

Denominator neglect, also known as denominator neglect bias or the ratio bias, is a cognitive bias in which individuals focus on the numerator of a ratio while neglecting the denominator. This leads to systematic errors in decision-making and probability judgments.

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Denominator neglect

Denominator neglect, also known as denominator neglect bias or the ratio bias, is a cognitive bias in which individuals focus on the numerator of a ratio while neglecting the denominator. This leads to systematic errors in decision-making and probability judgments.

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