A forensic psychologist investigated whether a defendant's physical attractiveness affected mock jurors' sentencing decisions for a burglary charge. They measured the prison sentence recommended by each mock juror in years.
Participant mean recommended sentences are summarized in Table 3 below.
Table 3
| Condition X: Defendant described as physically attractive | Condition Y: Defendant described as physically unattractive | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean recommended sentence (years) | 3 | 8 |
Draw a suitable graph to represent the results shown in Table 3.
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