End-digits preference for self-reported height depends on language

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>When individuals report figures, they often prefer to round to specific end-digits (e.g. zero). Such preference has been found in reports of body weight, cigarette consumption or blood pressure measurements. Very little is known abou...

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Main Authors: Faeh David, Bopp Matthias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/342