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vendingmachine commented on the word woozle effect
The woozle effect, also known as evidence by citation, or a woozle, occurs when frequent citation of previous publications that lack evidence misleads individuals, groups and the public into thinking or believing there is evidence, and nonfacts become urban myths and factoids.
May 1, 2016
alexz commented on the word woozle effect
Sounds a bit like citogenesis
May 1, 2016