Statistics (12th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Inferences Based on a Single Sample - Exercises 8.1 - 8.19 - Applying the Concepts - Advanced - Page 361: 8.18e

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If the jury is prejudiced against guilty, value of α will increase, hence the chances of making a Type-I error will increase (convicting an innocent person).

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