The Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. case stands for the proposition that for scientific evidence to be admissible in court, it must be ________.

A. generally acceptable in the scientific community
B. published
C. proven beyond any doubt
D. scientifically valid


Answer: D

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A. fighting crime by concentrating resources on the most chronic offenders. B. maintaining order by being attentive to "little problems." C. ending corruption within the police force. D. being more involved with local political leaders. E. using the newest technologies to catch criminals.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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