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The old SMEC traveling exhibit on forensics did.  The whole underpinning was that evidence adds up to give a more accurate set of "answers".  I can't recall the name but I think I saw it in Texas.

Beryl

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On Oct 13, 2011, at 1:18 PM, Martin Weiss <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Has anyone seen or know of any evaluation on programs like CSI? As you know
> there is an emphasis on presenting the evidence for science in our
> exhibitions and programs to over come misconceptions about science.
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> I am interested in knowing if the emphasis on evidence, as evidence for
> science, in these enormously popular television programs is having any
> effect on the public in increasing their appreciation for the role and
> importance of evidence in general. I would not be surprised if they do in
> terms of forensics but can viewers generalize?
> 
> Thanks and i will share any off-line responses.
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> Martin
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