"round number bias" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} round number bias (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) The tendency to favor round numbers or easy-to-use numbers as opposed to more realistic, more precise figures. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology
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