In signal-detection theory, the criterion determines the hit rate, but not the false alarm rate.

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In signal-detection theory, the criterion affects both the hit rate and the false alarm rate. Adjusting the criterion changes the threshold for deciding whether a signal is present, thereby influencing both the likelihood of correctly identifying signals (hits) and incorrectly identifying noise as a signal (false alarms).

In Signal-Detection Theory, the Criterion Determines the Hit Rate, but Not