The verdict is in: Courtrooms seldom overrule bad science
Monday, February 17, 2020 - 09:50
in Psychology & Sociology
In television crime dramas, savvy lawyers are able to overcome improbable odds to win their cases by presenting seemingly iron-clad scientific evidence. In real-world courtrooms, however, the quality of scientific testimony can vary wildly, making it difficult for judges and juries to distinguish between solid research and so-called junk science. This is true for all […]