Suppose that 85% of all defendants are indeed guilty. In a criminal trial by jury, the probability the defendant is convicted (declared guilty), given they are guilty, is 82%. The probability that the defendant is acquitted (declared not guilty), given innocence, is 80%. If a particular defendant is convicted of a crime, the what is the probability they are innocent?

Suppose that 85% of all defendants are indeed guilty. In a criminal trial by jury, the probability the defendant is convicted (declared guilty), given they are guilty, is 82%. The probability that the defendant is acquitted (declared not guilty), given innocence, is 80%. If a particular defendant is convicted of a crime, the what is the probability they are innocent?

Calculus For The Life Sciences

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Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

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Chapter12: Probability

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