Does anyone know what it's called when you interpret evidence to reach the conclusion you want?
Word Choice – Term for Interpreting Evidence to Reach Desired Conclusion
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Does anyone know what it's called when you interpret evidence to reach the conclusion you want?
Best Answer
Biased interpretation, a type of confirmation bias, one possible reason for which is wishful thinking.