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João Batalha

07/06/18

@ Y Combinator

The Simpsons paradox illustrates that two valid conclusions can be drawn from the same data depending on how it is analyzed, which can lead to misleading interpretations.

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Fermat's Library Cofounders João Batalha and Luís Batalha

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Fermat's Library Cofounders João Batalha and Luís Batalha

07/06/18

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