Asked by Catie Chappelle on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following represents a real-life example of a "miss" in a signal-detection experiment?
A) A jury fails to convict a guilty person.
B) A jury wrongly convicts an innocent person.
C) A jury acquits an innocent person.
D) A jury convicts a guilty person.
Signal-Detection Experiment
A research method used to assess the ability to differentiate between information-bearing patterns and random patterns.
Miss
To fail to hit, reach, catch, or otherwise make contact with someone or something.
Jury
A group of people sworn to render a verdict based on the evidence presented in a court of law.
- Attain an understanding of the basic principles underlying signal-detection theory, including vital terms like hits, misses, false alarms, and correct negatives.
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Deshonna VincentMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A "miss" in a signal-detection experiment occurs when a signal is present but not detected. In the context of a jury, this corresponds to a guilty person not being convicted, as the 'signal' (guilt) is present but not 'detected' by the jury.
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the basic principles underlying signal-detection theory, including vital terms like hits, misses, false alarms, and correct negatives.
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