Logo

Scientific Validity of Polygraph Testing

Large book cover: Scientific Validity of Polygraph Testing

Scientific Validity of Polygraph Testing

Publisher: Office of Technology Assessment
ISBN/ASIN: 1410210707

Description:
This technical memorandum presents the results of the Office of Technology Assessment's (OTA) review and assessment of the scientific evidence on the validity of polygraph testing. OTA has limited this technical memorandum to issues directly related to the scientific validity of the polygraph. OTA concluded that there is very little research or scientific evidence to establish polygraph test validity in screening situations.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Read online
(online html)

Similar books

Book cover: The Art of Cross-ExaminationThe Art of Cross-Examination
by - The Macmillan Company
I have not attempted to treat the subject in any scientific, elaborate, or exhaustive way; but merely to make some suggestions upon the art of cross-examination, which have been gathered as a result of twenty-five years' court practice.
(15703 views)
Book cover: Electronic Signatures in LawElectronic Signatures in Law
by - Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
This fourth edition of the well-established practitioner text sets out what constitutes an electronic signature; the form an electronic signature can take; and discusses the issues relating to evidence - illustrated by analysis of relevant case ...
(7050 views)
Book cover: Criminal LawCriminal Law
by - University of Minnesota
'Criminal Law' begins with the foundations of law and the legal system and then extensively explores criminal laws and defenses using general state principles, federal law, the Constitution, and the Model Penal Code as guidelines.
(12297 views)
Book cover: Your Worst EnemyYour Worst Enemy
by
This book is about the way defaulters are treated by their bank once they fall on hard times and cannot pay the instalment anymore. There are many legal rights which offer protection against abuse and this book explains them all in clear English.
(9421 views)