REFLECTIONS ON EXPERT WITNESS TRAINING ACADEMY Mona Behl, Ph.D. Texas Sea Grant College Program Texas A&M University College Station, TX.

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REFLECTIONS ON EXPERT WITNESS TRAINING ACADEMY Mona Behl, Ph.D. Texas Sea Grant College Program Texas A&M University College Station, TX

An Overview of Expert Witness Training Academy Practicum Exercise Deposition Legislative Hearing Expert Witness on the Witness Stand  Direct Examination  Cross Examination Arbitration Daubert Hearing Jury Trial

The Scientific Method Vs. The Judicial Method

The (Mis/Dis)Use of Science

Expert Witness Testimony When is an expert testimony required? What is the purpose of expert testimony? Who can be considered to be an expert witness? What are the ethical obligations of the expert witness? What are the challenges of being an expert witness?

The Admissibility of Expert Testimony Frye Test The Daubert Standard

Possibilities for Future Improvement

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