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Topic: Utah Probable Lie Comparison Test
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duras
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posted 02-11-2007 04:43 AM
  
Dear colleagues,
What is the correct and official name for the Utah technique?-- Utah Modified Control Question Technique, UMCQT?
-- Utah Zone Comparison Technique, Utah ZCT?
-- Utah Zone Comparison Test, UZCT?
-- Utah Probable Lie Comparison Test, UPLCT, Utah PLT? IP: Logged |
Barry C
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posted 02-11-2007 07:22 AM
You have the Utah ZCT and the Utah MGQT. The first is a single-issue test, the second, a multi-facet test. Either can use PLCQs or DLCQs, so you can add those to the name too, I suppose (e.g., Utah PLCQ ZCT).IP: Logged |
duras
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posted 02-11-2007 04:22 PM
I apologize for not making myself clear in my first post. My question was: what is the officially recognized name of Utah technique? What name should I use in my polygraph reports or in a courtroom? I utilize a three-question and four-question versions of Utah-Modified Control Question Technique, and currently I refer it as U-MCQT (as recommended by my School). As far as I understand your answer, a three-question version of U-MCQT is officially a «Utah ZCT», and a four-question version of U-MCQT is a «Utah MGQT». Is it right?IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 02-11-2007 06:08 PM
Duras,Just refer to it as the Deception
Utility
Recognition
Assesment
Series Which is also known as the "DURAS" exam. I personally prefer the following format Tactical
Observation
Deception
Detection This is also known as the "TODD" format. (Sorry....I just had to do it! ) Ted IP: Logged |
Barry C
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posted 02-11-2007 08:48 PM
Yes, sort of. If you are doing a single-issue test, it's the Utah ZCT. If you're doing a multi-facet test, then it's the Utah MGQT. Now for the "extra" info you may have next to no interest in reading: You can cut the fourth RQ out of the four RQ version, and you still have a Utah MGQT -- if it's a multi-facet test. Or, you could run a single-issue test with four RQs if you wanted. It would still be a Utah ZCT. With that said, stick to three questions for the single-issue ZCT as that's what most of the research was based on. The Utah folks didn't create a hard-and-fast question sequence, structure, or technique. However, most of the research was based on a single-issue test with three CQs and three RQs, which were presented in that order and followed by a neutral. E.g, C1 R1 N1 C2 R2 N2 C3 R3 N3. That is why you see them refer to a "typical" test structure (see Raskin and Honts in Kleiner). (They use an introductory question and / or neutral question at the beginning along with a sacrifice relevant too, as I suspect you use in yours.) I hope that helps. IP: Logged |
duras
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posted 02-12-2007 02:16 AM
Yes, that helps :-) Thank you!IP: Logged |
rnelson
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posted 02-12-2007 03:34 PM
Todd, I have a simplified handscoring interpretive technique... which is why they never let me name anything. Good thing my kid's mom named him. r. ------------------
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Barry C
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posted 02-12-2007 04:10 PM
You guys are killing me.IP: Logged |
Poly761
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posted 02-25-2007 07:16 PM
Regarding UTAH scoring, I went back to a thread of Raymond's dated 9-20-06 and found his "cheat sheet" for UTAH scoring. It's indicated all RQ's must be answered NDI or DI, +/-6 after 3 charts. I haven't used UTAH. Is it required that (all) RQ's be scored as NDI/DI? Is the seven-point system used? Thanks for the sheet Ray; and also to those able to respond to this question. END.....
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Barry C
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posted 02-25-2007 08:42 PM
I'm not sure what you mean. Where in the cheat sheet are referring?Anyhow, here's what I can answer: In a single-issue test, the cut-offs are +/-6 regardless of spot scores. With a multi-issue test, if all scores are positive, then a +6 results in an NDI call for each spot, which means you could have three +2 scores in three spots and make an NDI call. The same is true for DI scores, if all the RQ spot totals are negative. Otherwise, use the traditional +/-3 spot score rule. Do you have the 1999 special edition of POLYGRAPH on scoring (Bell et al)? That's where you'll find the Utah scoring system. The only change is they now require three breaths of suppression (or more) to score a reaction in the pneumo channels. (Bell et all says two.) They use a 7-point system, and they describe just how scores are assigned in the article. The cheat sheet comes from that and the chapter on the Utah test in Murray Kleiner's book, where you'll find more info. IP: Logged |
rnelson
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posted 02-26-2007 04:08 PM
Poly761,That's Barry's cheat sheet, I tried to indicate that. I'd hate to take credit for someone else's work. It's a nice little quick reference. Thanks Barry, r ------------------
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Taylor
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posted 02-26-2007 09:04 PM
There is also a modified Utah ZCT. I am trying to find where it is printed so I can refer you to it. Anyway, the Modified Utah Zone is the same as the 'unmodified' version with the exception of - on a multi issue any one spot score of -3 on any chart is DI.It's good to see this board alive! IP: Logged |
Barry C
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posted 02-27-2007 06:13 PM
It's not a modified Utah test. It's a Utah MGQT, and yes, a - 3 in any spot does it, BUT they call each RQ on its own. And, as I mentioned, a total of -6 - regardless of spot totals - results in a DI call.They have a "typical" MGQT in Kleiner's book. Keep in mind, there is no hard and fast Utah ZCT format, but I've explained that elsewhere before. IP: Logged | |
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