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Gunnar_Zarncke comments on What false beliefs have you held and why were you wrong? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 19 October 2014 08:56:09AM 4 points [-]

There are multiple possible interpretations:

  • For some reason your candidates have the neccessary ability. Possibly due to pre-selection, job profile, your area, whatever.

  • Your excel setup leads itself for easier realization of the FizzBuzz test.

  • Not having programming experience may actually help here as there is no standard solution where you can get stuck.