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a priori assumption

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A quick definition of a priori assumption:

An a priori assumption is when someone assumes something is true without any evidence or proof. It's like guessing without looking at the facts first. The opposite is a posteriori, which means using facts and past events to make a conclusion instead of guessing.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An a priori assumption is an assumption that is presumed to be true without any assessment of the facts or without further proof. A priori is a Latin term that refers to a theoretical deduction made on a subject without a precise and detailed observation of the objective elements at hand. On the contrary, a posteriori refers to the reasoning that stems from the observation of known facts or past events, rather than the making of an a priori assumption or prediction, i.e. before conducting such observation.

Example: A common example of an a priori assumption is the belief that all swans are white. This assumption was made by Europeans before they had ever seen a black swan, which was later discovered in Australia. Another example is the assumption that all dogs are friendly, which may not be true in all cases.

These examples illustrate how an a priori assumption can be incorrect or incomplete without further observation or evidence. It is important to question and test assumptions to ensure they are accurate and reliable.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:40
anyone apply to bu and if so do you have a sub status ??
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@1a2b3c4d26z: did you pick a color
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1a2b3c4d26z
17:43
OH
1a2b3c4d26z
17:43
Purple
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah both my status and substatus say application complete
1a2b3c4d26z
17:44
I discreetly asked her which color she liked best when the new ones dropped and she said purple, I just wanted to hear second opinions
shaquilleoatmeal
17:44
@Eminatorcookieeater: same and my sub status was blank yesterday - trying to research what it means
@shaquilleoatmeal: ooo I wonder what that means, hopefully it means we'll hear back soon
shaquilleoatmeal
17:48
It looks like an update to the sub status (it saying complete instead of being blank) means some sort of review has happened - basically a UR2. Seems like those who got a substatus change got a decision a few days after...
shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
berk…..
shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
i need wave
shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
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