Examinations for Discovery

question 17

Multiple Choice

Examinations for discovery

• A)take place before the plaintiff drafts a statement of claim.
• B)take place after a jury has decided a case.
• C)are designed primarily to determine the defendant's financial situation,and therefore to help the plaintiff decide whether or not it makes sense to sue.
• D)are conducted under oath or affirmation,and are used to discover the evidence of the other side to prevent surprise at trial and to encourage settlement by all parties having access to information about the strength and weakness of the case for each side.
• E)usually discourage settlement by demonstrating the weaknesses of each party's arguments.

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Definitions:

Procedural Considerations

The aspects of planning and conducting research that involve the detailed methods and steps necessary for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Dependent Variable

The variable in a study that is expected to change as a result of variations in the independent variable.

Administration

In research contexts, it often refers to the management, organization, and supervision of the processes and procedures involved in conducting a study.

Self-Reports

A method of data collection where individuals directly report their own behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, often through questionnaires or interviews.