Ethics in Forensic Science

The tendency for renowned scientists to get more credit for current work than is actually deserved

• Accreditation

• Matthew Effect

• John's Law

• Professional Courtesy

Specific Codes of Conduct

• Bridge the gap between law, which has a strong ethical tradition, and science.

• Provide little value as a guide for specific circumstances.

• Are used if no specific principles or rules are present.

Ethics is the result of 4 processes. Which one is not a process?

• moral sensitivity

• moral judgement

• moral motivation

• moral ambiguity

Why is maintaining integrity paramount in a lab setting?

• often in a closed setting

• could use secrecy for your own agenda

• both answers support integrity

• neither answer supports integrity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The study of IDEAL human behavior and the principles which guide that behavior:

• ethics

• values

• code of conduct

• morals

Which of the following are responsibilities of the expert witness? Check all that apply

• Be certified in your area of expertise

• Acknowledge contradictory evidence

• Maintain integrity

• Be properly prepared

• Have a degree in criminal justice

Which of the following define ethics for reporting Physical Evidence? Check all that apply.

• Do not claim other’s work as your own

• Avoid misleading language

• Don't confuse scientific fact with opinion

• Use valid reliable standards of comparison

• Set a reasonable fee for services

Which guideline matches Codes of Ethics for interpreting physical evidence?

• No excessive testing

• Appropriately define your area of expertise

• Don't state conclusions beyond your area of expertise

• Inform colleagues about new methodologies