Jurors’ perceptions of scientific testimony: The role of gender and testimony complexity in trials involving DNA evidence

Jurors’ perceptions of scientific testimony: The role of gender and testimony complexity in trials involving DNA evidence

With continuous advancements in forensic science, expert testimony has become more common in criminal proceedings. This study (N = 170) sought to examine the combined influence of mock juror gender, expert gender, and testimony complexity in a case involving DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) evidence. Fin...

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Main Authors: Evelyn M. Maeder, Laura A. McManus, Kendra J. McLaughlin, Susan Yamamoto, Hannah Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Psychology
Subjects:
gender
testimony complexity
dna evidence
verdict
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2016.1264657

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2016.1264657

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