If Evidence in a Trial Is Deemed to Be Gained

question 13

Multiple Choice

If evidence in a trial is deemed to be gained as a Fruit of a Poisonous Tree, it means that:

• A) The evidence was gained via a defective search warrant.
• B) The evidence was provided by someone who wanted the defendant to be found guilty.
• C) The custody chain for the evidence has been broken.
• D) The evidence was planted.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In experimentation, it's the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change under the influence of the independent variable.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data where most occurrences take place in the middle of the range.

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias in research where the expectations or preferences of the researcher inadvertently affect the outcome of the study.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where an individual experiences a perceived improvement in condition because they believe they are receiving treatment, despite the treatment having no therapeutic effect.