Explain the term adversarial bias of expert witnesses. What are ...

[maegan_martin]

Explain the term adversarial bias of expert witnesses. What are the main sources of adversarial bias?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When total expenses exceeds total revenues, a __________ results.
 a. net income
  b. net loss
  c. break-even
  d. profit

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

Adversarial bias refers to a testifying expert who works, consciously or unconsciously, as the client's advocate, offering a biased opinion.
Adversarial bias has at least three sources:
 Conscious bias: an expert's opinion is intentionally biased.
 Unconscious bias: extremely prevalent among law enforcement and government witnesses.
 Selection bias: implying that the expert was specifically hired to represent the engaging attorney's theory.

Answer to Question 2

B

[maegan_martin]

Excellent

[bassamabas]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it