In One Study Experts Made Predictions of U

question 39

Multiple Choice

In one study experts made predictions of U.S. and world politics over the next several years. How accurate were their predictions, compared to the predictions the general public might make, and how confident were they in their predictions?

• A) They were much more accurate than the general public would be, but were not very confident in their predictions.
• B) They were much less accurate than the general public would be, but were very confident in their predictions.
• C) They were about as accurate as the general public would be, but were not very confident in their predictions.
• D) They were about as accurate as the general public would be, but were very confident in their predictions.

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