Forensics Review Units 1 and 2

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Deductive reasoning

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A process of using logical facts to draw a conclusion.

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What happens first in a forensic investigation?

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Photos are taken before any other action.

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What type of clothing should not be worn in a lab?

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Loose fitting clothing, dangling jewelry, and open toed shoes should not be worn in a lab.

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What is the purpose of The Innocence Project?

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To reexamine post-conviction cases and try to exonerate those who are wrongfully convicted.

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When are evidence markers used in a forensic investigation?

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Evidence markers are used during scanning the scene and searching the scene.

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What is forensic science?

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The application of scientific principles and techniques to the investigation of crime.

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What is the role of a forensic investigator?

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To collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from crime scenes.

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What is the chain of custody?

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A process that ensures the integrity of evidence by documenting its handling and storage.

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What is the significance of DNA evidence in forensics?

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DNA evidence can uniquely identify individuals and link them to crime scenes.

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What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while circumstantial evidence requires inference.