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Why are opinions generally not admissible as evidence?
Why are opinions generally not admissible as evidence?
- Because opinions can lead to the court conducting personal investigations.
- Because the court prefers witnesses to form opinions rather than presenting their own.
- Because opinions are considered unreliable and not supported by evidence.
- Because they are often influenced by personal bias, ignorance, disregard of truth, socio-cultural background, and similar personal factors. (correct)
What is the main reason why opinions are considered inadmissible as evidence?
What is the main reason why opinions are considered inadmissible as evidence?
- They are often based on facts personally known to the witness.
- The court prefers forming opinions based on witness testimony.
- The witness's personal bias greatly influences opinions.
- They lack factual basis and are merely assumptions. (correct)
Why does the text mention that conjecture is not considered as evidence?
Why does the text mention that conjecture is not considered as evidence?
- Because conjecture is based on facts known to the witness.
- Because conjecture opens the floodgate to witnesses testifying on their opinion.
- Because conjecture is often influenced by socio-cultural backgrounds.
- Because conjecture is not reliable due to personal biases. (correct)
What does the text suggest as the proper function of the court regarding opinions?
What does the text suggest as the proper function of the court regarding opinions?
Why would admitting opinions as evidence open the floodgate to witnesses testifying on their opinions?
Why would admitting opinions as evidence open the floodgate to witnesses testifying on their opinions?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which a person can acquire expertise?
Which of the following is NOT a way in which a person can acquire expertise?
Which of the following is true regarding the qualifications needed for a civilian or private person to become an expert witness?
Which of the following is true regarding the qualifications needed for a civilian or private person to become an expert witness?
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of qualifying a witness as an expert?
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of qualifying a witness as an expert?
Which of the following is an example of a type of expert witness mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a type of expert witness mentioned in the text?
What is the key distinction made in the text between expert opinions and lay opinions that can be admissible as evidence?
What is the key distinction made in the text between expert opinions and lay opinions that can be admissible as evidence?
