Blackstone on Errors in Trials Sir William Blackstone 1723 - 1780 wrote influential books on common law. He made this statement: “All presumptive evidence of felony should be admitted cautiously; for the law holds it better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent party suffer.” Keep in mind that the null hypothesis in criminal trials is that the defendant is not guilty. State which of these errors (in blue) is the first type of error (rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true) and which is the second type of error.
Blackstone on Errors in Trials Sir William Blackstone 1723 - 1780 wrote influential books on common law. He made this statement: “All presumptive evidence of felony should be admitted cautiously; for the law holds it better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent party suffer.” Keep in mind that the null hypothesis in criminal trials is that the defendant is not guilty. State which of these errors (in blue) is the first type of error (rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true) and which is the second type of error.
Solution Summary: The author identifies two types of errors in the given statement: the first is termed innocent party suffers and the second is guilty persons escape.
Blackstone on Errors in Trials Sir William Blackstone
1723
-
1780
wrote influential books on common law. He made this statement: “All presumptive evidence of felony should be admitted cautiously; for the law holds it better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent party suffer.”
Keep in mind that the null hypothesis in criminal trials is that the defendant is not guilty. State which of these errors (in blue) is the first type of error (rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true) and which is the second type of error.
To: [Boss's Name]
From: Nathaniel D Sain
Date: 4/5/2025
Subject: Decision Analysis for Business Scenario
Introduction to the Business Scenario
Our delivery services business has been experiencing steady growth, leading to an
increased demand for faster and more efficient deliveries. To meet this demand,
we must decide on the best strategy to expand our fleet. The three possible
alternatives under consideration are purchasing new delivery vehicles, leasing
vehicles, or partnering with third-party drivers. The decision must account for
various external factors, including fuel price fluctuations, demand stability, and
competition growth, which we categorize as the states of nature. Each alternative
presents unique advantages and challenges, and our goal is to select the most
viable option using a structured decision-making approach.
Alternatives and States of Nature
The three alternatives for fleet expansion were chosen based on their cost
implications, operational efficiency, and…
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