Are there any problems with having trial judges as the gatekeepers? How can the system be improved?

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The Answer is Main points:
• Under the Daubert standard, judges are to decide whether to allow expert testimony.
• Judges are expected to be "amateur scientists".
• Judges do not have the training in research and thus cannot discern between good and not-so-good science.
• To improve the system, judges need to undergo mandatory training in research methods and be kept abreast of new scientific knowledge in the field of forensic psychology and other social sciences through continuing education.

Are There Any Problems with Having Trial Judges as the Gatekeepers