The likelihood ratio compares which two hypotheses?
A)Probability that the alleged parent is not the true parent of the child and probability that a random person is the true parent of the child
B)Probability that the alleged parent is excluded as the true parent of the child and probability that the known parent is the true parent of the child
C)Probability that the alleged parent is the true parent of the child and probability that a random person is the true parent of the child
D)Probability that the known parent is the true parent of the child and probability that the alleged parent is the true parent of the child

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The likelihood ratio in the context of paternity testing compares the probability that the alleged parent is the true parent of the child (the hypothesis of paternity) against the probability that a random person from the population is the true parent of the child (the hypothesis of non-paternity). This helps in assessing the strength of the genetic evidence in favor of or against a paternity claim.

The Likelihood Ratio Compares Which Two Hypotheses