论文标题
逻辑和准确性测试：五十州评论
Logic and Accuracy Testing: A Fifty-State Review
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论文摘要
选举前的逻辑和准确性（L＆A）测试是一个过程，选举官员通过投射一组已知的测试选票来验证投票设备的行为并确认预期的结果。理想情况下，这种测试可以用于检测某些形式的人为错误或欺诈，并帮助支持选民的信心。我们对美国的L＆A测试实践进行了首次详细分析。我们发现，尽管所有州都需要在每次选举之前进行L＆A测试，但其实施在范围，透明度和严格性方面都有很大变化。我们总结了每个州的要求，并根据统一的标准进行评分。我们还强调了最佳实践和改进的旗帜机会，希望鼓励更广泛采用更有效的L＆A流程。
Pre-election logic and accuracy (L&A) testing is a process in which election officials validate the behavior of voting equipment by casting a known set of test ballots and confirming the expected results. Ideally, such testing can serve to detect certain forms of human error or fraud and help bolster voter confidence. We present the first detailed analysis of L&A testing practices across the United States. We find that while all states require L&A testing before every election, their implementations vary dramatically in scope, transparency, and rigorousness. We summarize each state's requirements and score them according to uniform criteria. We also highlight best practices and flag opportunities for improvement, in hopes of encouraging broader adoption of more effective L&A processes.
