Expert Evidence Must Be Accepted, Whereas a Judge or Jury

question 8

True/False

Expert evidence must be accepted, whereas a judge or jury does not have to accept the evidence of other witnesses. The tribunal of fact treats expert evidence, like any evidence they see or hear in court, in any way they wish. They can believe all, some, or none of it.

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Definitions:

Recognizable Patterns

Observable and predictable sequences or arrangements in data, behavior, or events, which can be identified and often used for analysis or prediction.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Values

Core beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making within an individual or organization.

Assumptions

Beliefs or ideas taken for granted without verification.