What Is the Term Used by Courts for Testimony by Researchers

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the term used by courts for testimony by researchers that includes biased data, spurious inferences, data dredging, and sometimes fraud?

• A) Biased science.
• B) Circumstantial evidence.
• C) Dredging.
• D) Junk science.
• E) Expert testimony.

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Definitions:

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.

Dorsal Root Ganglion

A cluster of sensory neuron cell bodies located within the dorsal root of a spinal nerve.