Intro to Forensic Science vocabulary

Applying science concepts and skills to matters of the law is the definition of which of the following?

• Perception

• Forensic Science

• Courtroom Testimony

• Deductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning can best be described as....

• the process of reaching a conclusion about an event based on information & clues

• Using eyewitness accounts to convict a criminal

• Sharing your opinions about a criminal event

• Making good observations

Answer explanation

Deductive Reasoning starts with information and clues to reach a logical conclusion or solution.

Making observations and inferences is the first step.

By focusing on facts we believe to be true, we can reach a conclusion or provide a solution.

A view or judgment someone has about something or someone that is NOT necessarily based on fact. This is called an ________________.

Answer explanation

Using any or all of your 5 senses to collect information is called an ___________________.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

A person's INTERPRETATION or understanding of people, events, situations and how they view the world is called ______________.

• Opinion

• Fact

• Analytical Skill

• Perception

A person who has information or knowledge about an event and can give a first-hand description of the event because they were present.

• Forensic Investigator

• Eyewitness

• Forensic Scientist

• A news watcher

Something that is known or proven to be true.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Perception

• Theory

Using information to detect patterns, conduct testing and interpret data means that a person has good...

• hair

• opinions

• analytical skills

• brain power