In the 1990s,researchers Clotfelter,Cook,and Terrel Analyzed Data from a Particular

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In the 1990s,researchers Clotfelter,Cook,and Terrel analyzed data from a particular game of chance that was offered in both the Maryland and New Jersey state lotteries.In the game,participants placed a bet and then guessed a three-digit number.After all bets had been placed,a three-digit number was randomly drawn by state lottery representatives.If a bettor correctly guessed the number drawn,the bettor won a large prize.The researchers found clear evidence that lottery players bet less on a number that had won in the recent past.This finding indicates that the ________ fallacy is not at work.

• A) hot-hand
• B) gambler's
• C) casino's
• D) genetic
• E) naturalistic

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