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:

Weighted-Average Method

A cost accounting method that calculates the cost per unit of inventory by considering both the cost of existing inventory and the cost of new inventory acquired, weighted by their respective quantities.

Process Costing System

is used in manufacturing where production is continuous, and costs are assigned to processes or departments, then averaged over units produced.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes goods that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete.

Materials

Raw resources or inputs used in the manufacturing or production process to create goods and services.