In Signal Detection Theory, a Liberal Decision Policy Means the Criterion

question 20

Multiple Choice

In signal detection theory, a liberal decision policy means the criterion will be set to the ________, and a conservative decision policy means the criterion will be set to the ___________.

• A) left; right
• B) right; left
• C) right; right
• D) left; left

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Definitions:

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