Admissibility of Scientific Evidence Can Be Based on All Except

question 38

Multiple Choice

Admissibility of scientific evidence can be based on all except

• A)how famous the expert witness is
• B)validity of principles used in tests
• C)acceptance of methodology by the scientific community
• D)the decision in Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

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Definitions:

WEIRD Participants

Refers to subjects of behavioral science research who are predominantly from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies, leading to questions regarding the universality of study results.

Measures of Construct

Refers to tools or methods used to assess the presence and strength of theoretical constructs.

Measurement Error

The difference between the observed value and the true value of a variable, often arising from inaccuracies in data collection or processing.

Valid

Refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.