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Frye test

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A quick definition of Frye test:

The Frye test was a rule that said scientific evidence could only be used in court if it was widely accepted by experts in that field. But in 1993, the Supreme Court made a new rule called the Daubert test. This rule says that scientific evidence must be relevant and reliable to be used in court. The judge decides if the evidence is good enough before the trial starts. They look at things like if the theory has been tested, if other experts agree with it, and if there are rules to control how it's used. This rule also applies to other kinds of expert testimony, not just science.

A more thorough explanation:

The Frye test was a rule of evidence that determined the admissibility of scientific evidence in court. It required that the tests or procedures must have gained general acceptance in their particular field. However, in 1993, the Supreme Court replaced the Frye test with the Daubert test.

The Daubert test is a method used by federal district courts to determine whether expert testimony is admissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 702. This rule requires that expert testimony consist of scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge that will assist the fact-finder in understanding the evidence or determining a fact in issue.

The trial court acts as the "gatekeeper" of the evidence and must decide whether the proposed expert testimony meets the requirements of relevance and reliability. The court applies the test outside the jury's presence, usually during a pretrial Daubert hearing. At the hearing, the proponent must show that the expert's underlying reasoning or methodology and its application to the facts are scientifically valid.

In ruling on admissibility, the court considers a flexible list of factors, including:

  • Whether the theory can be or has been tested
  • Whether the theory has been subjected to peer review or publication
  • The theory's known or potential rate of error and whether there are standards that control its operation
  • The degree to which the relevant scientific community has accepted the theory

For example, if a forensic scientist wants to testify about the results of a DNA test, the court will apply the Daubert test to determine whether the test is scientifically valid and reliable. The court will consider factors such as whether the test has been peer-reviewed, whether there are standards that control its operation, and whether the scientific community has accepted the test as reliable.

Variations of the Daubert test are applied in the trial courts of most states.

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shaquilleoatmeal
17:50
slightly helpful! Not much info on the substatus changes for BU though
i don't have a sub status but i was only marked complete like two weeks ago
cause they wanted me to send another transcript
is that wake forest a from last cycle i am so confused
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
@jackfrost11770: oo interesting - I first went complete 10/25 and now the sub 11/5
shaquilleoatmeal
17:51
wonder if they'll ask for me for more info but can't think of what it would be
17:54
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shaquilleoatmeal
17:58
what about berk
18:01
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shaquilleoatmeal
18:04
call them and demand one
@shaquilleoatmeal: did you get double app complete on sub status or just one
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:11
shaq i got that for BU
shaquilleoatmeal
18:13
@Eminatorcookieeater: just one
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@letsseehowitgoesnow: lfg!
shaquilleoatmeal
18:14
@Eminatorcookieeater: did you get one or double??
Just one sadly
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:15
I doubt it means anything. I applied like 2 weeks ago lol
letsseehowitgoesnow
18:16
Actually nvm. I don’t have that lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
@Eminatorcookieeater: I think it's still a good sign, seems like we're one stage away from a decision rolling out which is a good thing, whether an A, R, or WL lol
shaquilleoatmeal
18:17
all obviously based on that reddit post which might not be accurate
Exactly at least something is happening haha
shaquilleoatmeal
18:19
lfg just got a vandy interview
Dkk
18:26
Nice, I should get that app in.
Dkk
18:26
Good motivation.
shaquilleoatmeal
18:28
@Dkk: get that app in man, c'mon
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18:29
1.5 hours bitches
[] baddestbunny
18:32
but who’s counting?
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