15 Questions
Which court concluded that Hazelwood's linkage analysis was not sufficiently reliable?
The Supreme Court of New Jersey
Which criteria did the appellate court evaluate Hazelwood's testimony against?
Daubert criteria
What type of evidence is linkage analysis considered to be?
Forensic evidence
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision?
They agreed with the appellate court's decision
What issue did the Supreme Court of New Jersey point out regarding Hazelwood's testimony?
A lack of peer-reviewed research
According to the Daubert criteria, scientific evidence is considered valid if it adheres to professional standards. Which of the following is NOT one of the Daubert criteria?
The research adheres to professional standards
In the case of New Jersey v. Fortin, what was the basis for the trial court's decision to admit Roy Hazelwood's testimony?
The testimony provided information beyond the common understanding of the court
According to the Frye v. United States ruling, what is the criteria for admitting expert testimony in court?
The testimony must be based on a well-recognized scientific principle or discovery.
What were the major criticisms of the admissibility criteria prior to the Daubert decision?
The criteria were too vague
What was the outcome of Frye's request to admit the results from a polygraph exam?
The court rejected the results as evidence.
What is the role of a criminal profiler in court?
To provide expert testimony on criminal behavior
When were criteria for accepting expert testimony first established in the United States?
Early twentieth century
Who did the U.S. Supreme Court suggest judges should turn to for determining the validity of scientific evidence?
The scientific community
What is the name given to the criterion established in the Frye v. United States ruling?
The Frye test
Has the 'general acceptance test' as a criterion for admitting expert testimony in court been widely accepted or criticized?
Widely criticized
Test your knowledge on the criteria for accepting expert testimony in court. Learn about the requirements that forensic psychologists must meet to provide expert testimony and the historical context of admissibility in the United States legal system.
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