It’s not all statistics though.
Poundstone found a few other commonalities that can help you make better guesses.
Likewise, the longest answer tends to be the right one as well.
Finally, Poundstone suggests you look for “continuity errors.”
Chances are, when they do that, they’re revealing the answer to you unknowingly.
Obviously these guesses aren’t a replacement for actual studying, but they might help you in a pinch.
Head over to the BBC for a bunch more tips.
The secret to acing exams| BBC Future
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