Tommy Johnson, Who Is 14 Years Old, Goes into the Local

question 8

Multiple Choice

Tommy Johnson, who is 14 years old, goes into the local clothing store and steals a pair of $120 Nike shoes.  The store's loss prevention catches him and calls the police.

• A)If Tommy did not have the mental capacity or the ability to formulate the necessary criminal intent or understanding that he committed a crime, then Tommy would: ​
• B)not be prosecuted.
• C)be prosecuted as a child.
• D)be prosecuted based on diminished capacity.
• E)be prosecuted as an adult.

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Definitions:

Research Hypothesis

A statement predicting a relationship between variables that is tested through research.

Null Hypothesis

A foundational assumption stating there is no meaningful variance or impact, serving as the initial basis for statistical analysis.

Theorem

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Directional Test

Another term for a one-tailed test, emphasizing the test's focus on detecting an effect in a specific direction, either positive or negative.