Students were asked difficult questions (e.g., How long is the Nile River?) and asked to give a range of answers they were 90% confident included the correct answer. On difficult questions, students tend to be more confident than correct.

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This statement is true based on research findings. Students tend to overestimate their knowledge and be more confident in their responses, even if they are not entirely accurate.

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