Lab 2 Rules of Evidence Flashcards
basic research skills
What was the primary impact of the Daubert ruling on forensic anthropology?
It increased the emphasis on analytical rigor and error rate estimation.
Refers to closeness to the true value
Accuracy
Refers to consistency of measurements
Precision
Which is a method to increase precision in forensic measurements?
Reducing intra-observer error by standardizing measurement techniques.
What type of error affects percision
Random Error
What type of error affects accuracy
Systematic Error
Two researchers record different measurements for the same specimen.
inter-observer error
What is metadata in the context of forensic anthropology?
Data about the conditions and tools used during data collection.
Who determines the admissibility of expert testimony in court according to the Daubert ruling?
The judge, using the Daubert Criteria as guidelines.
What is a key consideration for forensic anthropologists post-Daubert ruling?
Establishing known rates of error for methodologies used in court
A researcher records different measurements for the same specimen on different days.
intra-observer error
What is the primary characteristic of sesamoid bones?
They are small bones embedded within tendons
How does the structure of the scapula contribute to shoulder mobility?
Its glenoid fossa allows a wide range of movement
