Research Evidence Suggests That, When Judges and Juries Disagree, All

question 9

Multiple Choice

Research evidence suggests that, when judges and juries disagree, all of the following is true, EXCEPT:

• A) Juries are more lenient than judges in less serious cases like shoplifting or marijuana possession.
• B) Judges are more likely than juries to rule in favor of injured plaintiffs in civil trials.
• C) The jurors' understanding of complex evidence is just as good, or maybe even better, than the judges' understanding.
• D) Such disagreements between judges and juries never happen.

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Definitions:

Expected Value

A calculated average of all possible values for a random variable, reflecting the expected level of gain or loss over time for a given situation or set of outcomes.