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Set 5: Command of Evidence (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Survivorship bias leads to skewed conclusions. We hear of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out; we don't hear of the many dropouts who failed. This creates the illusion that dropping out causes success.

What does survivorship bias cause?

A. Accurate statistics.
B. Overemphasis on visible successes, ignoring failures.
C. Underestimation of success.✓ Correct
D. Equal attention to all outcomes.

Detailed Explanation

'We don't hear of the many. .. who failed.'

Why others are wrong:

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