Interpreting politically-charged numerical information: The influence of numeracy and problem difficulty on response accuracy
People who possess greater mathematical skills (i.e., numeracy) are generally more accurate in interpreting numerical data than less numerate people. However, recent evidence has suggested that more numerate people may use their numerical skills to interpret data only if their initial interpretation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Judgment and Decision Making |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.sjdm.org/19/190109a/jdm190109a.pdf |