How to check a radio button with jQuery?

Question

I try to check a radio button with jQuery. Here\'s my code:

Answer 1

Get value:

$("[name='type'][checked]").attr("value");

Set value:

$(this).attr({"checked":true}).prop({"checked":true});

Radio Button click add attr checked:

$("[name='type']").click(function(){
  $("[name='type']").removeAttr("checked");
  $(this).attr({"checked":true}).prop({"checked":true});
});