Unit 1: Intro to Forensic Science

If we remember seeing something happen, we trust that it happened just like we think it did.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

• Not sure

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide _________.

• facts

• opinions

• inferences

• judgements

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

• happy

• relaxed

• nervous

• excited

All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except ______

• be sure to look at the entire area, not just the body, weapons or signs of break-in

• observe everything - big and small

• when collecting evidence, record only those things that you are sure are important.

• write down and photograph everything you find

the process of applying a general statement to specific facts or situations

• Analytical Skills

• Deductive Reasoning

• Forensics

• Perception

Which of the following is the best definition of forensic science?

• The science of studying dead people.
• The application of science to the law.
• The application of science to medicine.
• The study of poisons.

Interpreting the information that we received from our senses is...

• perception

• observation

• investigating

• remembering

Every second we are gathering data using:

• sight

• smell

• touch

• sound

• All of the senses

When collecting information, our brain will apply our ______________________ about the surroundings or the event taking place.

• reality

• prior knowledge

• processing

• concentration