The Mathematical Measure of Sensitivity in Signal-Detection Theory Is Known

question 35

Multiple Choice

The mathematical measure of sensitivity in signal-detection theory is known as ______.

• A)the cost coefficient
• B)d-prime
• C)alpha
• D)the ROC curve

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