Evidence Suggests That Structured Professional Judgment Approaches Are Not as Accurate

question 103

True/False

Evidence suggests that structured professional judgment approaches are not as accurate as good actuarial measures at predicting violence.

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Definitions:

Motion In Limine

A pretrial legal motion requesting that certain evidence be deemed inadmissible and not mentioned or referred to during the trial.

Motion In Limine

A legal motion filed by a party asking the court to limit or prevent certain evidence from being presented during the trial.

Directed Verdict

A ruling by a judge in a jury trial, typically taking place before the jury deliberates, concluding that no reasonable jury could reach a different conclusion and therefore a verdict is directed without jury consideration.

Judgment As A Matter Of Law

A legal ruling by a judge, typically during a trial, stating that no reasonable jury could find for the other side based on the factual evidence presented.