Chapter 2 Evidence flashcard

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What is the probability of a student having color 1B rope twists, wearing a maroon polo with black pants in a school of 1832 students?

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13%.

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How many students in a school of 1832 would have color 1B rope twists, wearing a maroon polo with black pants if the probability is 13%?

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238 students.

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What are the two crime scene personnel responsible for 'Scanning the scene' in the 7 S of processing the crime scene?

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Police & CSI.

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What does the Locard Exchange Principle state?

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Wherever there is contact, something is left behind (evidence).

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What is the search pattern that allows the CSI team to switch quadrants for complete search coverage?

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Zone search pattern.

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What type of evidence comes directly from a person or animal, such as body parts, fluids, hair, skin, and blood?

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Biological (individual) evidence.

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What is the first step in the 7 S of processing a crime scene?

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Securing the scene.

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What is the significance of the Locard Exchange Principle in forensic science?

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It emphasizes the importance of trace evidence left at a crime scene.

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What are the four main types of search patterns used in crime scene investigations?

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Grid, spiral, zone, and line search patterns.

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What is the role of a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from a crime scene.