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The 2-4-6 Rule Hunt

I have a secret rule for sets of three numbers. The set 2, 4, 6 fits it. Your job is to find the rule. Make a guess, then test any three numbers you like. I will tell you if each set fits. This puzzle comes from a 1960 study by Peter Wason. It shows confirmation bias in action.

Your tests so far

What kind of tests did you run?
Tests made to fit your guess: 0Tests that could prove you wrong: 0
Step 1 · Make a first guess2, 4, 6 fits the secret rule
2 · 4 · 6
fits the rule
Step 1. What do you think the rule is?
Step 2. Test a set of three numbers
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Step 3. Ready to name the rule?