If There Is a Question About the Admissibility of a New

question 2

Multiple Choice

If there is a question about the admissibility of a new type of scientific test at trial, the judge will:

• A)hold a voir dire hearing.
• B)hold a probable cause hearing.
• C)admit the test results if the expert has a good reputation for honesty.
• D)tell the jurors to infer the test is valid unless they have a reasonable doubt about its accuracy.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The extent to which a measurement instrument yields consistent and stable outcomes across different occasions.

Validity

Validity is the extent to which a test or instrument accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

Sexual Drives

The biological and psychological energies or forces that motivate individuals to seek out and engage in sexual activities.

Conflicting Wishes

Desires or hopes that are in opposition to one another, making it difficult to satisfy both.