Introduction to biometrics unit 4 discussion board 4 08/12/14

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

For any type of biometric evidence to be accepted in criminal court, it must be recognized by the court to be a scientifically valid and reliable means of identification. The primary legal litmus test of reliability and validity is commonly known as the Daubert standard.

• Choose a state and explain its guidelines for accepting biometric evidence.
• Which standard is used? The Daubert standard or the Frye standard?
• Compare and contrast the analysis of the standard used to a state using a different standard.
• Which standard do you prefer? Explain why.

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