Amicus Curiae Briefs Have Some Advantages Over Expert Testimony

question 25

Multiple Choice

Amicus curiae briefs have some advantages over expert testimony. Which of the following is NOT such an advantage?

• A) Research studies cited in the brief are listed in a reference section and can be checked out.
• B) An amicus curiae brief is typically written by a team of researchers.
• C) Amicus curiae briefs are often reviewed by the relevant professional organization.
• D) Amicus curiae briefs are typically more expensive to produce than the expert testimony.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated to determine its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, it’s the outcome or factor that researchers are interested in understanding or predicting, which changes in response to the independent variable.

Hawthorne Effect

The alteration of behavior by the subjects of a study due to their awareness of being observed.

Primary Data

Data that is collected directly by the researcher specifically for the purpose of their study, without going through any intermediary sources.