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Scientific Validity of Polygraph Testing:
A Research Review and Evaluation

A Technical Memorandum
Washington, D. C.: U.S. Congress
Office of Technology Assessment
OTA-TM-H-15
November 1983

Table of Contents

Foreword, Front Pages

1. SUMMARY

2. VARIETIES OF POLYGRAPH TESTING AND USES 3. CONTROVERSY OVER POLYGRAPH TESTING VALIDITY 4. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF POLYGRAPH FIELD STUDIES 5. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF POLYGRAPH ANALOG STUDIES 6. FACTORS AFFECTING POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION VALIDITY 7. CONCLUSIONS

Appendices




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