Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

a. typical cutoffs for passing academic exams
b. the assumption of innocence in the legal system
c. a round robin tournament to find the best golfer
d. ratings of multiple judges during the Olympics ice skating competition

Answer: b.

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