Abstract
The application of science to the practice of expert testimony can be a daunting task. It may also be one of the most important goals for mental health professionals determined to provide competent, ethical expert testimony in a court of law. The importance of the courtroom as a forum for scientifically based practice can hardly be underestimated (Grisso, 1987). Indeed, Blau (1984) has argued that the very future of forensic psychology will depend upon developing a research base in which practitioners can anchor their testimony. However, interpreting behavioral science data for legal fact finders is not an easy task (e.g., Poythress, 1984; Morse, 1984). Moreover, what if the available scientific data are weak or poorly gener-
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