The police have put an Asian Canadian suspect in a lineup of Asian Canadians. The identification is most likely to be accurate if the eyewitness is:

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Eyewitness identification is more accurate when the person identifying the suspect shares the same race or ethnicity. Choosing an eyewitness who is of the same race as the suspect increases the chance of accurate identification. Therefore, the Asian Canadian eyewitness is the best choice in this lineup.

The Police Have Put an Asian Canadian Suspect in a Lineup