What Was a Key Difference Between Fiske's Testimony for Hopkins

question 6

Multiple Choice

What was a key difference between Fiske's testimony for Hopkins and Baldus' Testimony in McCleskey?

• A)Fiske used widely accepted statistical techniques in her research.
• B)Fiske used social framework testimony.
• C)The Supreme Court cited Fiske's testimony as important to their decision.
• D)Fiske's testimony was more widely endorsed by psychologists.

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