Under the Daubert standard, which statement is true about admissibility of expert testimony?

• A. The jury decides admissibility based on persuasiveness
• B. The expert's license status alone determines admissibility
• C. The testimony is admissible if it is commonly believed by laypeople
• D. The trial judge must determine admissibility by ensuring the methods are scientifically valid and reliable and fit the facts of the case

Answer: (D)