Bayes' Theorem

question 3

Multiple Choice

Bayes' theorem

• A)allows a level of certainty for a given belief or hypothesis to be modified either positively or negatively by incorporating new information pertinent to the hypothesis
• B)involves the use of electrophoresis to separate alleles by size
• C)is specific to parentage testing and the evolution of the associated statistical calculations
• D)standardizes the calculations used in parentage testing and the interpretation and communication of the results

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Definitions:

Cause-and-Effect

A relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), often used to explain the reason behind certain outcomes.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or states where one directly results in the other, implying causation.

Comparison and Contrast

Comparison and contrast refer to a rhetorical or literary technique that elucidates the similarities and differences between two subjects, enhancing understanding and analysis.

Whole-by-Whole

A method of comparison that involves analyzing two or more entities in their entirety before making contrasts.