Which of the following of Saks' classifications of expert-witnesses would be the most likely to agree with the statement "My central role is to share the mostfaithful picture of my field's knowledge with those who have been assigned theresponsibility to make decisions"?
A)The mere conduit-educator
B)The philosopher-ruler/advocate
C)The hired gun
D)The fact witness

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The mere conduit-educator expert-witness is focused on providing an objective and unbiased presentation of knowledge in their field, rather than advocating for a particular position. Therefore, this expert-witness would be most likely to agree with the statement about sharing the most faithful picture of their field's knowledge with decision-makers.

Which of the Following of Saks' Classifications of Expert-Witnesses Would