<P> Cherry picking, suppressing evidence, or the fallacy of incomplete evidence is the act of pointing to individual cases or data that seem to confirm a particular position, while ignoring a significant portion of related cases or data that may contradict that position . It is a kind of fallacy of selective attention, the most common example of which is the confirmation bias . Cherry picking may be committed intentionally or unintentionally . This fallacy is a major problem in public debate . </P> <P> The term is based on the perceived process of harvesting fruit, such as cherries . The picker would be expected to only select the ripest and healthiest fruits . An observer who only sees the selected fruit may thus wrongly conclude that most, or even all, of the tree's fruit is in a likewise good condition . This can also give a false impression of the quality of the fruit (since it is only a sample and is not a representative sample). </P> <P> Cherry picking has a negative connotation as it directly suppresses evidence that could lead to a more complete picture . </P>

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