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Library & information science

The Web Address That Vanished One Day: Link Rot

Link rot is the phenomenon in which web addresses, over time, no longer lead to the material they once pointed to. We look at what link rot is and why it happens, how large the pro

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Library & information science

The Rich Get Richer: The Matthew Effect

The Matthew effect is the phenomenon in which a person or work that starts slightly ahead gains more opportunities and recognition thanks to that lead, so the gap widens over time.

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Statistics

Numbers That Flip When Combined: Simpson's Paradox

Simpson's paradox is the phenomenon in which a relationship seen within separate groups weakens or even reverses when the groups are combined. This article covers its definition, w

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General knowledge

When the Number Becomes the Goal: Goodhart's Law

Why does a measure stop being a good measure once it becomes a target? This article explains the origin and logic of Goodhart's law, examples such as the cobra effect, and how to u