Books vs. Movies: Understanding Berkson's Paradox

Books vs. Movies: Understanding Berkson's Paradox

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Journalism, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the common belief that films adapted from books are inferior, using examples like Harry Potter. It introduces Berkson's Paradox, explaining how selective data can create false correlations. Real-world examples, such as beauty and niceness, illustrate this paradox. Data analysis shows no inherent negative correlation between book and film quality. The video concludes with a promotion for Hannah Fry's audiobook.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is often cited as a great book but a poor film adaptation?

Bridget Jones's Diary

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

The Godfather

The Martian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What statistical fallacy is discussed as a reason for the perceived negative correlation between good books and bad films?

Confirmation Bias

Gambler's Fallacy

Berkson's Paradox

Simpson's Paradox

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of Berkson's Paradox, what is a reason why some films are not considered in the analysis?

They are not based on books

They are too similar to other films

They are too recent

They are not well-known

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What example is used to illustrate Berkson's Paradox in social perceptions?

The correlation between wealth and happiness

The correlation between attractiveness and niceness

The correlation between intelligence and success

The correlation between age and wisdom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is used to normalize data in the analysis of book and film quality?

Z score

Mean calculation

Standard deviation

Regression analysis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the analysis, what is the general trend between the quality of books and their film adaptations?

A strong negative correlation

A strong positive correlation

No significant correlation

A weak negative correlation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common reason people might not finish a book, according to the video?

The book is too long

The book is not interesting

The book is too expensive

The book is not available in their language

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