Daubert Reliability Considerations
Definition
Non-exhaustive considerations from the US Supreme Court’s 1993 decision, including testability, peer review, error rates and general acceptance. Federal admissibility is governed by Rule 702 and is not automatic on satisfying a checklist.
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