I a Probability Is Usually Expressed as a Decimal, Such

question 59

Multiple Choice

i. A probability is usually expressed as a decimal, such as 0.70 or 0.27, but it may be given as a
Fraction, such as 7/10 or 27/100.
ii. The closer a probability is to 0, the more likely that an event will not happen.
iii. The closer the probability is to 1.00, the more likely an event will happen.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) is a correct statement but not (ii) or (iii).
• C) (i) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all false statements.

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Definitions:

Correspondent Inference

A theory suggesting that people infer the motives and dispositions of others from observable behaviors, especially if the behaviors are unexpected.

Causal Inference

The process of determining the cause-and-effect relationship between variables, typically assessed through controlled experiments or observational studies.

Cognitive Heuristics

Shortcuts or rules of thumb that the mind uses to quickly form judgments and make decisions.

Criminal Psychology

A field of psychology that studies the motivations, intentions, and actions of individuals who commit crimes, as well as the ways in which the criminal justice system interacts with offenders.