Introduction to Forensics: Unit Review

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What percentage of cases from the Innocence Project have been wrongful conviction cases as of 2020?

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More than 80%.

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How does our brain make sense of the thousands of pieces of information it receives daily?

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It filters information.

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What principle states that when a person comes into contact with an object, a cross transfer can occur?

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Locard's Exchange Principle.

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Is DNA considered circumstantial evidence or direct evidence?

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Circumstantial evidence.

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What is the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence from the crime scene to lab analysis known as?

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Chain of custody.

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What is the role of forensic science in criminal investigations?

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Forensic science helps to analyze evidence and provide objective information to support investigations.

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What type of evidence is based on inference rather than direct observation?

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Circumstantial evidence.

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What is the significance of eyewitness accounts in forensic investigations?

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Eyewitness accounts can provide crucial information but may also be unreliable.

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What does the Frye Standard for Evidence pertain to?

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It pertains to the admissibility of scientific evidence in court.

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What is the Daubert Ruling for Expert Testimony?

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It provides a standard for admitting expert testimony based on relevance and reliability.