Define the Following:alternative Hypothesis

question 57

Essay

Define the following:alternative hypothesis

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate for losses and is intended to punish the defendant for egregious conduct.

Defendant

The person, party, or entity against whom a civil or criminal lawsuit is filed in a court of law.

Slander

The act of making false and damaging spoken statements about someone, leading to harming their reputation.

Libel

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.