Study reveals how adults think about proportions
NCT ID NCT06762366
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adults use a mental shortcut (substitution heuristic) when comparing proportions. 442 participants judged which of two images had more of a target color. Some were given extra incentives or required to take more time. The goal was to understand how people reason about proportions, not to treat any disease.
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Rutgers Center for Cognitive Science
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States