Forensic Science Final Exam

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and quantified. Example: 150 lbs.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data refers to descriptive information that cannot be measured numerically. Example: brown hair.

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What type of evidence is blood typing considered?

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Blood typing is considered class evidence because many different people can share the same blood type.

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What is the outermost layer of hair called?

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The outermost layer of hair is called the hair shaft.

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Who can Jenna with type B blood receive blood from?

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Jenna can receive blood from someone with type B blood or type O blood.

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Define class evidence in forensic science.

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Class evidence refers to material that connects an individual or thing to a group, rather than a single source.

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What is individual evidence?

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Individual evidence is material that can be related to a single source, such as DNA.

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What is the role of a forensic scientist?

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A forensic scientist analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes to help solve crimes.

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What is the significance of DNA profiling?

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DNA profiling is a method used to identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns.

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What is the difference between trace evidence and biological evidence?

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Trace evidence refers to small amounts of material left at a crime scene, while biological evidence includes bodily fluids or tissues.