Forensics Quarterly

what is forensic science

• the science of studying dead people

• the application of science to law

• the application of science to medicine

• the study of dead people applied to crimes

Which of the following is not a function of a forensic scientist?

• analyze evidence

• provide expert testimony

• arrest suspects

• provide training in the proper recognition, collection and preservation of physical evidence

Which is not an organization within a crime lab?

• State

• Worldwide

• Local

• Federal

What is forensic odontology?

• analysis of bite marks

• examine and identify skeletal remains

• study of insects and their relation to a criminal investigation

• determines cause of death

a ____________ is where principles and techniques of the physical and natural sciences are practiced and applied to the analysis of crime scene evidence.

What is forensic pathology

• examine and identify skeletal remains

• the study of insects and their relation to a criminal investigation

• examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings

• determines cause of death

What is Forensic Anthropology?

• examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings

• analysis of bite marks

• examine and identify skeletal remains

• determines the cause of death

What is forensic entomology?

• determines the cause of death

• the study of insects and their relation to a criminal investigation

• analysis of bite marks

• examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings

What is forensic psychiatry?

• determines the cause of death

• examines the relationship between human behavior and legal proceedings

• examine and identify skeletal remains

• analysis of bite marks

whose principle is this?

when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, there is a cross transfer of evidence.