In Signal Detection Theory, the Observer's Criterion

question 29

Multiple Choice

In Signal Detection Theory, the observer's criterion:

• A) Is the value below which responses are rejections
• B) Is the value above which responses are rejections
• C) Is the value below which responses are hits
• D) Is the value below which responses are incorrect

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