Why Did the Court Rule to Exclude the Testimony of Profiler

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why did the court rule to exclude the testimony of profiler John Douglas in State of Ohio v.Lowe?

• A)Douglas did not have the proper experience to do a criminal profile.
• B)The State did not follow correct procedure in introducing the testimony.
• C)The testimony was deemed irrelevant to the case.
• D)It did not have the scientific reliability to be considered evidence.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and factory overhead.

Work in Process

Work in process refers to the goods in production that are not yet completed, representing a stage between raw materials and finished goods.

Materials Costs

The overall cost associated with the materials utilized in manufacturing goods or providing services.

Conversion Cost

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overheads incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.