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This is research? I'd summarize the results as: "People who actually know answer to an objective question are less likely to change their mind when presented w
by JackFr 12y ago
This is research? I'd summarize the results as: "People who actually know answer to an objective question are less likely to change their mind when presented with an alternative than those who don't. Thus one should value their opinions over those of people guessing."
- apalmer 12y agoIts more than that. This study does not isolate based on knowledge or know how as in 'people who actually know answer to an objective question'. This study isolates based on influence of 'social' stimulus.
- JackFr 12y agoBut the thing is, they specifically don't isolate 'social stimulus'. They offer new information, and those who knew they were guessing revised their estimates. Those who had a good idea of the value did not. There is nothing 'social' here at all. A better control would be to ask them how sure they were of their answers, and use that to adjust the bias.