United States v. Roberts’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “To be sure, in formulating his opinion, Martin relied not just upon his own site visit, but also upon such things as topographical maps, statistical modeling, a stream survey and habitat assessment form, and the MACTEC report, all of which were prepared by others. However, experts may rely on data from others, at least to the extent that the data is of the type reasonably relied on by other experts in the field.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. United States v. HVI Cat Canyon, Inc.

2. “Daubert sets out a flexible and more lenient rule that favors the admission of any scientifically valid expert testimony, and [c]ourts should resolve doubts regarding the usefulness of an expert's testimony in favor of admissibility.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Daniels v. Erie Ins. Grp.

3. “[v]igorous cross-examination, presentation of contrary evidence, and careful instruction on the burden of proof are the traditional and appropriate means of attacking shaky but admissible evidence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Daniels v. Erie Ins. Grp.