What Does the Example of Celia and Robert Newsom in 1855

question 27

Multiple Choice

What does the example of Celia and Robert Newsom in 1855 tell us about sexual exploitation of black women?

• A) The court refused to accept that Celia had a right to defend herself from rape.
• B) White men could be held accountable for the murder of their slaves, especially female slaves.
• C) Sexual exploitation rarely happened, since generally the slave women instigated the matter.
• D) Sometimes sexual relationships between white men and black women could be consensual.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive" finding in hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when the null hypothesis is wrongly accepted, failing to detect an effect or difference when there is one.

Testing Agency

An organization or body that performs standard tests or assessments on products, services, or individuals to ensure compliance with required specifications, standards, or regulations.

Level Of Significance

A threshold in hypothesis testing that defines the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis, commonly set at 0.05 or 5%.