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The Woozle effect, also known as "evidence by citation" or a woozle, occurs when evidence from earlier sources, academic studies or publications are misused, often applying an improper weight. This misleads individuals, groups such as governments and the public in general into accepting claims made using the woozled evidence.
"Results of a weak study may be repeated so many times in different sources (e.g., professional journals) that they (undeservedly) achieve the status of a law." - Eileen Gambrill, Propaganda in the Helping Professions (2012), Propaganda in the Helping Professions, Oxford University Press, p. 316
Many have cautioned against the acceptance of ideas simply due to repetition "..that is, a notion accepted as basic truth but based on common usage rather than empirical fact."
Woozles become accepted as real, often becoming "Urban Myth" and "Factoids". "..fiction is converted into scientific evidence that will be cited over and over." The woozle effect has also been linked to "Confirmation Bias", "Groupthink", "Belief Perseverance" and "False Paradigm".
The term Woozle Effect was coined by (7-10 November 1979), Review of research on women abuse, Annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Philidelphia.
Examples of Woozles are
- The bogus claim that 150,000 US women dies of Anorexia Every year in the USA - claim made by Naomi Wolf and Glora Steinemn 1991/92. Steinem republished the claim 2012.
- Climed Battery/Wife Battery kills mote than cancer etc
Multiple examples are cited by Murray Strauss, Gelles , Donald Dutton. Woozles can also be linked to "White Hat Bias" (bias leading to distortion of information in the service of what may be perceived to be righteous ends).
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What actors and actresses appeared in Woozle Goozle - 2013?
The cast of Woozle Goozle - 2013 includes: Benedict Weber as Himself (2013-)
What children's book from before 1940 had a character called The Woozle of Where - Spelling uncertain?
The character you're referring to is likely the Woozle from A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh" (1926). The Woozle is a fictional creature mentioned in the book, known for its mischievous nature and its elusive presence in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Jeff Dunham has a purple friend named Peanut. What kind of creature is Peanut?
Peanut is a purple skinned woozle. A woozle, which appears to be a reference to Winnie the Pooh, tends to be a weasel like creature.
Is a woozle a type of cat?
Yes, it is better known as a Barry Newcombe
What is a woozle?
A woozle is a creature in Winnie the Pooh based on a weasel.
What is the difference between a woozle and a wizzle?
A wizzle is a small tiny thing that you see oftenly, usally in hot places. Like Africa or Vietnam. A woozle is not a common thing, and you usally find them in mild places. Like England or France.
What are the ratings and certificates for My Friends Tigger and Pooh - 2007 Darby Goes Woozle Sleuthin' How the Tigger Lost His Stripe 2-1?
My Friends Tigger and Pooh - 2007 Darby Goes Woozle Sleuthin' How the Tigger Lost His Stripe 2-1 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
What are the release dates for My Friends Tigger and Pooh - 2007 Darby Goes Woozle Sleuthin' How the Tigger Lost His Stripe 2-1?
My Friends Tigger and Pooh - 2007 Darby Goes Woozle Sleuthin' How the Tigger Lost His Stripe 2-1 was released on: USA: 27 September 2008
When Jim Henson first thought of the TV show Fraggle Rock what was its working title?
Fraggle Rock was originally known as "The Woozle Show"
What type of entertainer is Jeff Dunham?
Jeff Dunham is a stand up comedian who doubles as a ventriloquist. His most famous puppets are Peanut, a woozle, Jose Jalapeno on a stick and Achmed the dead terrorist.
How good is Jeff Dunham?
He is ******* good! He can make all of his puppets come to life. His best puppet is Peanut. Peanut is a "woozle". He says "If you go purple, you'll never go back." So far, he hasn't.
How to catch a heffalump?
First a very big ditch. Then put a cloth to fit the ditch over the ditch. On the cloth put an empty jar of honey. later in the day check and see if any thing is in the hole.That is how to catch a heffulump P.S you can do the same thing for a woozle.
