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Usability & Interaction

Illusory Correlation

People tend to see connections between unrelated events or variables, influenced by personal beliefs or expectations.
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Encourages logical connections between related items.

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May create misleading associations that confuse users.

The Study

Illusory Correlation explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that illusory correlation significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Present data objectively to avoid false connections.

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Test causality perceptions for accurate interpretation.

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Balance correlations with factual explanations.

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