In a Criminal Trial, a Type II Error Is Made

question 58

Short Answer

In a criminal trial, a Type II error is made when: $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline A&\text {a guilty defendant is acquitted. }\\\hline B&\text { an innocent person is convicted.}\\\hline C&\text {a guilty defendant is convicted. }\\\hline D&\text {an innocent person is acquitted. }\\\hline \end{array}$

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Definitions:

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical index of the degree of relationship that exists between two variables.

Strength

The quality or state of being physically strong, as well as a person's mental or emotional ability to deal with difficult situations.

Direction

Guidance or instructions on how to proceed; or, the course along which something moves.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, showing the strength and direction of their relationship.