What counterclaim might be made against the statistical evidence in the previous question?

The statistical evidence likely compares wrestlers who need one more win to qualify for a winning record with those who do not. A counterclaim is that a 7–7 wrestler may have extra motivation to win, which could explain the higher win rate without implying match-fixing. That is choice C, “A 7–7 wrestler might be more motivated to win and therefore perform better.”

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