An Individual Who Testifies in Court and Who Possesses Special

question 4

Multiple Choice

An individual who testifies in court and who possesses special skills or knowledge not ordinarily possessed by others,acquired through experience,study,observation,or education and who is permitted to interpret such information for the jury,give opinions and draw conclusions is called

• A) a lay witness.
• B) a police officer.
• C) an expert witness.
• D) a forensic scientist.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The mechanism through which an inventive idea is transmitted over time through selected routes among members of a societal system.

Complex Innovations

Advanced, intricate changes or improvements in processes, products, or systems that often require significant understanding and adaptation.

Diffusion

The method whereby a new idea is spread via specific pathways over a period among individuals within a social network.

Trialability

Refers to the extent to which an innovation can be tested or experimented with on a limited basis before making a full-scale adoption decision.