Why Is the Public Often Skeptical of Testimony from Expert

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why is the public often skeptical of testimony from expert witnesses?

• A)Expert witnesses are biased and want their testimony in court to be consistent with what they have concluded in research they have published.
• B)Expert witnesses generally are concerned about being sued if they give testimony that frees a person who goes on to commit a violent crime.
• C)The public suspects that the side paying the expert witness determines the expert's opinion.
• D)The public often does not fully understand the scope and breadth of expertise within academic fields.

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Definitions:

Recorded Interview

An interview whose contents have been documented through audio or video recording.

Objective

An unbiased and impartial stance or goal that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Personal Biases

Individual preconceptions or prejudices toward specific groups, topics, or ideas that can affect judgment and decision-making.

Investigation Plan

A structured approach outlining the steps and methods to be used in conducting an investigation.