Woozle effect
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Woozle effect, also known as evidence by citation, or a woozle, occurs when frequent citation of previous publications that lack evidence mislead individuals, groups and the public into thinking or believing there is evidence, and nonfacts become urban myths and factoids.
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See also
- Argument from authority
- Argumentum ad populum
- Circular reasoning
- Citogenesis
- Fallacy
- Idola theatri – Idols of the Theatre
- Just-so story
- Publication bias
- Three men make a tiger
- Viral phenomenon
- Weasel word
- White hat bias
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