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RAND Review: January-February 2016

This issue highlights RAND research findings on the effectiveness of correctional education in U.S. prisons; an exploration of how emerging technologies present an ongoing challenge to the criminal-justice community; and more.

Jan 11, 2016
Report

Report

The Potential of Blind Collaborative Justice: Testing the Impact of Expert Blinding and Consensus Building on the Validity of Forensic Testimony

RAND researchers investigated two potential contributors to biased testimony within adversarial litigation involving forensic evidence: experts' knowledge of which side they were testifying for, and lack of input from relevant scientific communities.

Aug 7, 2015
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Report

The Abuse of Medical Diagnostic Practices in Mass Litigation: The Case of Silica

Silica inhalation injury claims skyrocketed beginning in 2001, prompting concerns that silicia litigation would become a mass tort. It instead collapsed following the uncovering of abusive diagnostic practices, which can be decreased or even prevented if changes in several areas of litigation procedures are pursued.

Nov 13, 2009
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Report

Science in the Court: Is There a Role for Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Science in the Court: Is There a Role for Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Jan 1, 2004
Research Brief

Research Brief

Changes in the Standards for Admitting Expert Evidence

Judges have been taking their new role seriously and applying stricter standards to determine what sort of expert evidence is admissible. They also found that plaintiffs and defendants responded to the change in admissibility standards.

Jan 1, 2002
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Report

Changes in the Standards for Admitting Expert Evidence in Federal Civil Cases Since the Daubert Decision

Changes in the Standards for Admitting Expert Evidence in Federal Civil Cases Since the Daubert Decision

Jan 1, 2001
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Carolyn Wong

Senior Operations Researcher; Faculty Member, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Education Ph.D. in electrical engineering, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. in management, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. in mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles

RAND Topic:
Expert Evidence

Topic Synonyms:
Expert Witness