Weighing Evidence

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Outline

I. Introduction of Program and Participants.

II. Investigatory Questions

  • short lecture
  • small group discussion
  • class discussion

III. Investigatory Errors

  • small group discussion
  • class discussion

IV. Dealing with Circumstantial Evidence Cases: Exclusive Opportunity

  • small group activity
  • class discussion

V. Standards of Proof

  • small group activity
  • class discussion
  • small group activity
  • class discussion

VI. Drawing Conclusions

  • small group activity
  • class discussion
  • small group activity
  • small group discussion

VII. Summary and Evaluation.

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