In the case of a split jury, where about half favor "guilty" and the other half favor "not guilty" on the initial vote, it is more likely that the final verdict will be _____. This tendency is also referred to as the _____ bias.

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The leniency bias suggests that in cases of a split jury, it is more likely for the final verdict to be "not guilty" as jurors may lean towards a more lenient outcome when consensus is hard to reach.

In the Case of a Split Jury, Where About Half