The ____ Is the Middle Outcome of the Distribution When

question 16

Multiple Choice

The ____ is the middle outcome of the distribution when the possible values of the random variable are arranged according to size.

• A) median
• B) mean
• C) mode
• D) standard deviation

---

Definitions:

General Deterrence

The theory that the presence or potential of punishment can discourage individuals or society at large from committing crimes.

Legislation

Laws that have been enacted by a government or legislative body.

Cesare Becarria

was an 18th-century Italian criminologist, jurist, and philosopher who is best known for his treatise "On Crimes and Punishments," advocating for criminal justice reforms.

Jeremy Bentham

An English philosopher and legal theorist known for founding the philosophy of utilitarianism, emphasizing the greatest happiness principle.