RJA #3c: Research Question

• Does a "CSI effect" exist in the courtroom?
• What could cause a "CSI effect"?
• Are just the jurors effected by the "CSI effect"?
• Do jurors base their verdict on what they see on tv?
• Is there proof that jurors are swayed in their verdicts?
• What is the "CSI effect"?
• Could the "CSI effect" be a scapegoat for faulty crime labs?
• Is the "CSI effect" really the reason for harder to convict cases?
• Where did the "CSI effect" idea come from?
• Does todays pop culture play a role in the courtroom?
• Can jurors sway other jurors verdicts?
• Do crime shows influence peoples perception of the courtroom?
• Do jurors have the ability to tell the difference between reality and fiction in the courtroom?
• Why is the "CSI effect" such a big issue?