DBA Post Test

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What is hearsay?

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Testimony given by a witness who relates what others have said, which is generally not admissible in court.

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What unit of a crime lab analyzes bodily fluids?

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Biology unit.

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What does polygraphy refer to?

Back

The use of a lie detector to determine truthfulness.

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What is the process of booking a suspect?

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Requesting information, a photograph, and fingerprints from a suspect.

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What does a conclusion state in scientific research?

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It states whether a hypothesis was proven or not proven.

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Define 'probative' evidence.

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Evidence that is sufficiently useful to prove something important in a trial.

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What is the role of a forensic chemist?

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To analyze chemical substances related to criminal investigations.

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What is the significance of a problem statement in research?

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It defines the issue that the research aims to address.

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What is the purpose of data analysis in scientific research?

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To interpret and make sense of collected data to draw conclusions.

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What is the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while circumstantial evidence relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion.