"80% of successful CEOs played sports in college. Playing sports prepares you for business leadership." The flaw is:

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A) The argument ignores the vast majority of sports players who did not become CEOs. Looking only at successful CEOs ignores the base rate. Most college athletes do not become CEOs. This survivor analysis ignores the denominator.

"80% of successful CEOs played sports in college. Playing sports prepares you for business leadership." The flaw is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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