An Insurance Agent Is Studying Fire Damage Claims in a Major

question 13

Essay

An insurance agent is studying fire damage claims in a major city to see if the insurance premiums are matched to the company's risk.She takes a random sample of 20 claims, and finds the amount of each claim, in thousands of dollars.Her results are shown below:

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Definitions:

Peremptory Challenges

The right of attorneys during jury selection to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.

Civil Trial

A judicial process to resolve disputes between parties over legal rights, typically not involving criminal charges.

Criminal Trial

A legal proceeding in which a person accused of a crime is tried in a court of law, facing charges brought by the state or government.

Jury Size

The number of members in a jury which varies depending on the jurisdiction and type of case, typically ranging from 6 to 12 jurors.