Which Tort Occurs When One Person Places Another in Fear

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which tort occurs when one person places another in fear or apprehension of an immediate, offensive bodily contact?

• A) Assault
• B) Battery
• C) Assault and battery
• D) Defamation
• E) Strict liability

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Definitions:

Regression Model

A statistical technique used to analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Prediction Intervals

Ranges within which future values are expected to fall with a specified probability, based on a model or data.

Confidence Interval

A range of values computed from sample data that is likely to include the true parameter of the population with a specified level of confidence, often expressed as a percentage.

Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, adding complexity beyond simple linear regression.