Patterns

Definition

Patterns refer to the perceived regularities or recurring sequences in data, events, or behaviors. They can be real and meaningful, but they can also be illusory or based on coincidence.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias: This term refers to our tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs while ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Illusory Correlation: It is when we mistakenly perceive a relationship between two variables when no actual association exists.

Randomness: Randomness describes situations where events occur without any discernible pattern or predictability.