When lie detectors are used in field studies, an average of approximately _____ is rated as guilty by the lie detector.
A)1 innocent person in 5
B)1 innocent person in 20
C)1 innocent person in 50
D)1 innocent person in 100

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Field studies have shown that lie detectors can have a significant rate of false positives, with about 1 in 5 innocent people being incorrectly rated as guilty.

When Lie Detectors Are Used in Field Studies, an Average