Select a Variable of Interest That Can Be Evaluated with Some

question 63

Essay

Select a variable of interest that can be evaluated with some sort of test (i.e., medical, psychological, educational, etc.)and discuss the issues involved in determining an acceptable hit and miss rate. What would the base rate and cutting score be? What are the costs associated with false negatives and false positives?

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Definitions:

Private Interest

Individual or small group interests that are personal rather than public or communal.

Bribery

The practice of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means of influencing the actions of an individual holding a public or legal duty.

Bribe

An illegal payment or gift given with the intent to influence the actions or decisions of the recipient, often in a way that is unethical or corrupt.

Jurors

Members of a jury, who are selected to examine the evidence in a court case and make a decision or find a verdict.