Expert Witnesses Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

Expert witnesses should:

• A)advocate for the subjective interpretation of data to assist the side that hired them.
• B)advocate for the objective interpretation of data to assist the court.
• C)only present the data that will benefit the side that hired them.
• D)limit their testimony to the presentations of their opinions and not reveal actual test data.

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Definitions:

Malignant Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes and can spread to other parts of the body.

Skin

The outer protective layer of the body that acts as a barrier against environmental elements and pathogens.

Laminectomy

The removal of a portion of the vertebral posterior arch.

Vertebra

A bone in the spine (also known as a spinal bone) that encloses and protects the spinal cord, while also providing structural support to the body.