Researchers presented two groups of physicians with information regarding a surgical procedure. The first group of physicians were told that, on average, 15 out of 100 people die as a result of the surgery; the remaining group of physicians were told that on average 85 out of 100 people survive the surgery. Which of the following should you expect?

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The framing effect suggests that people react differently depending on how information is presented. The second group, hearing a positive survival rate, is more likely to recommend the procedure.

Researchers Presented Two Groups of Physicians with Information Regarding a Surgical