What Is One of the Main Purposes of the Space

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main purposes of the Space of Her Own program?

• A)to boost the number of women in the federal judiciary
• B)to boost the number of women entering law school
• C)to reduce young girls' risk of involvement in criminal activity
• D)to provide female defendants with legal counsel

Understand the concept of correlation and how it does not imply causation.

Calculate and interpret variability measures such as standard deviation and range.

Understand the importance of sample size and representativeness in generalizing findings to the population.

Recognize misconceptions and biases in understanding statistical information, such as illusory correlation and regression toward the mean.

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Definitions:

Stare Decisis

A legal principle that dictates that courts should follow the precedents set in previous legal decisions.

Doctrine of Precedent

A legal principle whereby previous judicial decisions influence or control the ruling on similar future cases.

Substantive Law

The set of laws that governs the rights and duties of people within society, as opposed to procedural law which dictates how those rights and duties are enforced.

Principles of Equity

The set of legal principles that guide courts in deciding cases fairly when common law principles are insufficient or inadequate.