If you were on a jury for a murder trial, would you make the right decision? Trials rely on statistical evidence, which sometimes be confusing. This quiz tests how well you understand the stats that are used. Return to article
1 in 3 million
More than 1 in 3 million
Less than 1 in 3 million
We don't have enough information to say
Less than 1 in 12 million
1 in 12 million
More than 1 in 12 million
We don't have enough information to say
1 in 1: certain
99 in 100
1 in 100
1 in 101
Less than 1 in 101
The fact that the husband abused the wife means, other things being equal, that he is more likely to be the murderer
The fact that the husband abused the wife means, other things being equal, that he is less likely to be the murderer
The fact that the husband abused the wife makes no difference one way or the other
The fact that the husband abused the wife may tell us something about whether he is guilty, but the facts as presented are not enough for us to work out what it tells us.
Less than 1 in 73 million
1 in 73 million
Between 1 in 73 million and 1 in 8500
1 in 8500
More than 1 in 8500
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