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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
Research indicates that students who study late at night tend to perform worse on exams compared to those who study during the day. In a recent study on study habits, researchers surveyed two groups: night owls and early birds. Surprisingly, they discovered that around 70% of both groups believed they were well-prepared for their tests. What could best account for this observation?
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The night owls had a higher average score on their last exam than the early birds.
B
Many students tend to overestimate their preparedness for exams.
C
The early birds studied less than the night owls but still felt confident.
D
Both groups had similar study hours leading up to the exam.
E
The night owls often took breaks during their study sessions.
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SmritiMar 23, 2025
Thank you very much!
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