Which of the Following Statements Is True of Defamation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of defamation?

• A) If the defamation is published in a permanent form, the tort is called slander.
• B) To recover damages in a case of libel, the plaintiff must demonstrate an actual monetary loss resulting from the defamatory statement.
• C) A statement that is merely one of opinion and not a statement of a fact is not considered to be defamatory.
• D) A plaintiff must prove special damages if the statements constitute slander per se.

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Definitions:

Interaction Effect

A statistical phenomenon where the effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable varies depending on the level of another independent variable.

Random Sample

A subset of a population selected through a method where every individual has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring the representativeness of the sample.

Target Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is focused and to whom the researcher wishes to generalize the study findings.

Systematic Bias

A consistent and predictable error introduced into sampling or testing by selecting or encouraging one outcome or answer over others.