Judging Psychology Experts: Can Judges and Attorneys Distinguish Between Clinical and Experimental Psychologists?

A trial judge serves as gatekeeper in the courtroom to ensure that only reliable expert witness testimony is presented to the jury. Nevertheless, research shows that while judges take seriously their gatekeeper status, legal professionals in general are unable to identify well conducted research and...

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Main Author: Schwartz, Shari
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2012
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/685
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1790&context=etd