Essay question: Does victim identification through forensic anthropology meet the conditions for ‘scientific methodology’ set out in the Daubert standard? Are there areas where it does not meet the standard, and if so, what are they and how might problems be addressed? Word count: 3000 words Background to the essay question The ‘Daubert standard’ relates to the admissibility of expert opinion in court within many states of the USA. Relevant factors are: Empirical testing: whether the theory or technique is falsifiable, refutable, and/or testable. Whether it has been subjected to peer review and publication. The known or potential error rate. The existence and maintenance of standards and controls concerning its operation. The degree to which the theory and technique is generally accepted by a relevant scientific community. For your essay, you need to consider the extent to which the techniques of victim identification covered in the course meet these standards. You will need to access the wider forensic and anthropological literature (especially relevant scientific journals) in order to answer the question. Please include a minimum of 20 references.