Ability to see/hear/observe affected by medical conditions, influence of alcohol/drugs, distractions, distress
1 of 11
Corroboration
Whether evidence from one witness agrees with other witnesses' accounts, are they consistent not conflicting
2 of 11
Bias
Prejudice in favour of one side rather than another, nothing to gain by outcome but influenced by beliefs etc. selective in evidence given to support others
3 of 11
Neutrality
Neutral in dispute no connection to either parties involved no motive to lie, give balanced account
4 of 11
Vested Interest
Provide motive to lie or distort because of personal interest in situation, will gain personally from outcome
5 of 11
Expertise
Skills, experience and training give someone specialist knowledge and judgement, accurate evidence reliable
6 of 11
Reputation
Past performance, behaviour and character, not very reliable
7 of 11
Claim
A statement or judgement that can be challenged cannot be believed until verified
8 of 11
Hypothetical Claims
A claim in the form of "If this....then that, provided that, given that" predictions
9 of 11
Counter Argument
Additional argument that is against what the conclusion seeks to establish, usually put into argument to be dismissed
10 of 11
Counter Assertion
Reason that would support opponents argument rather than counter so seems balanced
11 of 11
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Whether evidence from one witness agrees with other witnesses' accounts, are they consistent not conflicting
Back
Corroboration
Card 3
Front
Prejudice in favour of one side rather than another, nothing to gain by outcome but influenced by beliefs etc. selective in evidence given to support others
Back
Card 4
Front
Neutral in dispute no connection to either parties involved no motive to lie, give balanced account
Back
Card 5
Front
Provide motive to lie or distort because of personal interest in situation, will gain personally from outcome
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