To Reduce Error and Bias, a Blind Test Can Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

To reduce error and bias, a blind test can be administered to a forensic examiner, which means that the examiner:

• A) does not know he or she is being tested.
• B) does not know the correct procedure to follow.
• C) is given a test once a year.
• D) performs a test while being blindfolded.

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Definitions:

Simple Regression

Simple regression is a statistical method used to examine the relationship between one independent variable and one dependent variable by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate of change between two variables.

Mean Value

Mean value is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the quantity of numbers.