Apophenia

ap-uh-FEE-nee-uh (/ˌæp əˈfɛ ni ə, ˌæp əˈfi ni ə/)

the tendency to see meaningful patterns or connections where there are none.

“Before we treat these findings as destiny, it’s worth checking we’re not falling into apophenia with a big dataset.”

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cautiousness and prudence; careful consideration of all circumstances and possible consequences.

to attribute something (a result, quality, or cause) to a person or thing.

truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to facts.

peculiar or individual; characteristic of a particular person, group, or thing.

an alignment of three celestial bodies.

the time at which something is most powerful or successful; highest point.