When Researchers Pit Statistical Predictions Such as Predicting Graduate School

question 2

Multiple Choice

When researchers pit statistical predictions such as predicting graduate school success using a formula that includes grades and aptitude scores against interviewers' intuitive prediction,

• A)statistical prediction is usually superior to expert intuition.
• B)expert intuition is usually superior to statistical intuition.
• C)statistical prediction and expert intuition do equally well.
• D)both methods usually fare no better than chance.

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