The results from a signal detection experiment are often plotted in:
A) a scatterplot
B) a histogram
C) a boxplot
D) an ROC curve

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The results from a signal detection experiment are often plotted in an ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curve, which shows the relationship between the hit rate and false alarm rate for a given task. This curve is used to assess the accuracy of a given signal detection task and to determine an optimal threshold for decision making. Therefore, the best choice is D.

The Results from a Signal Detection Experiment Are Often Plotted