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R. L. McGraw

R. L. McGraw is an American statistician best known for developing the "better-than-average effect," which describes how people tend to overestimate their own abilities compared to others. His work helps us understand human judgments and biases in decision-making and self-assessment. By studying these tendencies, McGraw’s research has implications in psychology, economics, and behavior sciences, offering insight into how individuals perceive themselves and others in various contexts.