Question

Which of the following is not a factor in Daubert Standard?

• A. Whether the theory or technique can be tested
• B. Whether the expert is Internationally certified
• C. Whether the methodology has been peer reviewed
• D. Known or potential error rate of the method

Hint:

Remember the Daubert Standard focuses on the \textbf{science}, not the \textbf{scientist}. It asks: Is the {method} testable, peer-reviewed, with a known error rate, and generally accepted? It does not ask if the {person} has a specific certificate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Daubert Standard is a set of criteria used by US federal courts to assess the admissibility of scientific expert testimony.
Step 1: Recall the core factors of the Daubert Standard. The key criteria are:
- Testability: Can the scientific theory or technique be empirically tested? (Matches option 1)
- Peer Review and Publication: Has the methodology been subjected to peer review and published in scientific literature? (Matches option 3)
- Error Rate: What is the known or potential error rate of the method? (Matches option 4)
- General Acceptance: Is the technique generally accepted in the relevant scientific community? (This was the older Frye standard, but it is still considered a factor under Daubert).

Step 2: Evaluate the given options. Options (1), (3), and (4) are all explicit factors of the Daubert Standard. Option (2), concerning international certification of the expert, is not a specific criterion. While an expert's qualifications are assessed, the Daubert standard focuses on the {methodology}, not the expert's personal certifications.