A Judge Is Dismissing Evidence Based on a Lie Detector

question 4

Multiple Choice

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test. What can you conclude about her decision?

• A) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are valid.
• B) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are only 99% accurate.
• C) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are not sufficiently valid to use as a basis for legal decisions.
• D) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are far more reliable than other techniques for detecting deception, such as brain imaging.

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