Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) It is very difficult to calculate the rate of false positive matches for most types of trace evidence.
• B) Judges always welcome information about the rate of false positives on the basis that it is useful.
• C) Judges often consider professional experience as more important than a solid scientific foundation.
• D) Many scholars criticize the word 'match' as a misleading and biased way to describe evidence.

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