Which of the following statements about personality matching and online dating sites is false?
a. Dating sites match people by similar personalities.
b. The data shows personality matching has proven to be an effective way to bring people together.
c. Dating sites match people by complimentary personalities.
d. The data on whether personality matching works or not is still inconclusive.
Answer: B
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