Consider the assertion: The Federal Rules of Evidence, specifically Article VII, will prevent individuals from providing opinions/testimony beyond their area of expertise.

Answer all of the following questions completely and correctly. Use attached file as sources, either one or both.

Consider the assertion: The Federal Rules of Evidence, specifically Article VII, will prevent individuals from providing opinions/testimony beyond their area of expertise.

Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? Why or why not?
Do you think that the standards set forth in The Federal Rules of Evidence are enough to prevent an individual, whether a detective or a scientist, from testifying outside of their expertise? Why or why not?
What standard(s) would you add to the current expert witness standards set forth in The Federal Rules of Evidence to prevent individuals from testifying beyond their scope of expertise? Explain why you would add the standard.

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