Forensics Science & Observation

An act or instance of noticing or perceiving

• fact

• opinion

• eyewitness

• observation

The ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions

• forensics

• analytical skills

• logic

• deductive reasoning

Knowledge of information based on real occurrences

• fact

• opinion

• deductive reasoning

• logic

A person who witnessed an event

• observation

• eyewitness

• perception

• forensics

Good observation skills come naturally to investigators. They do not need to be trained.

• True

• False

If we remember seeing something happen, we can trust that it happened as we think it did.

• True

• False

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The Innocence Project is an organization that seeks to get wrongfully convicted persons out of prison using advancements in science

• True

• False

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide__________

• Fact

• Opinion

• Judegement

• Reflection

Our state of mind affects how we observe our surroundings. What mental state is the best for observing?

• Happy

• Relaxed

• Nervous

• Excited

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is NOT a job of a forensic expert?

• Present evidence in court

• Make judgements without cause

• Analyze evidence

• Search for evidence