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A Person Who Lacks Competency Does Not Have the Ability

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A person who lacks competency does not have the ability to understand what is happening at trial, and thus lacks the ability to participate in his own defense. Explain why this is a problem.


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Independent Samples

Samples in which the selection of individuals in one sample does not influence, or is not related to, the selection of individuals in another sample.

Selection Process

The method by which candidates are screened and selected for a position, task, or inclusion in a study, often involving steps like application, assessment, and interview.

Expected Value

The anticipated value of a variable in a probability distribution; it represents the mean of the distribution.

Pooled Variance Estimate

An estimate of variance that combines the variances from two or more samples, assuming that the variances from the different populations are the same.

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