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leilurhhh

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What is the significance of the 1993 Supreme Court decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow?
 
  a. It changed the criteria for the admissibility of expert testimony.
  b. It narrowed the scope of the opinions that may be offered by expert witnesses.
  c. It broadened the scope of the opinions that may be offered by lay witnesses.
  d. more than one of the above

Question 2

A psychologist working as an expert witness is required by the court to have
 
  a. a Psy.D. or Ph.D.
  b. board certification in his/her respective specialty.
  c. both of the above
  d. neither of the above



atrochim

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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