People don't like picking the outside edge. They also subconsciously split the numbers into two groups (1-5, 6-10) so 5 and 6 become outside edges too (especially 5 as a top edge).
They want to go for the middle of a group that is slightly higher and also prefer odd numbers. Nine is too close to ten, so seven is the perfect pick. The next most popular choice is the converse "middle" (a high number in a low group, and even: Four).
I've seen the experiment with numbers 1-100 and there's a similar clustering in the seventies.
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People don't like picking the outside edge. They also subconsciously split the numbers into two groups (1-5, 6-10) so 5 and 6 become outside edges too (especially 5 as a top edge).
They want to go for the middle of a group that is slightly higher and also prefer odd numbers. Nine is too close to ten, so seven is the perfect pick. The next most popular choice is the converse "middle" (a high number in a low group, and even: Four).
I've seen the experiment with numbers 1-100 and there's a similar clustering in the seventies.
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Well hell, I guess when it comes to the numbers game, I am absolutely normal. I have used 7 as my random number choice for years!
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You're as sane as they come. And weirdly, so am I. I still instinctively go for 7.
It's the people who pick 1 that you have to worry about. Hmm, hands up anyone who picked 1...
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Honestly, between 1 and 100, I usually pick 77. I am way to predictable.
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Hmm... I think I've just worked out your PIN number. :P
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Lolz nope, my pin number was assigned by the bank. Just a random sequence of numbers. It is ****. (Didn't think I was that dumb hopefully lolz)
For real though, that would suck!