Observation & Eyewitness

One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to

• observe

• interpret

• report

• all of these

True or False: An observation is what a person perceives using his or her five senses.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Observations can be affected by

• emotions

• what is going on around us

• being in a group

• being overstimulated

Eyewitness statements can vary based on ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• stress
• concentration
• beliefs
• motives
• distractions

Interpretation based on prior knowledge is known as an

• observation

• inference

A statement or information that can be verified

• Fact
• Opinion
• Logical
• Observation

Relating the application of science to resolve legal matters

• Forensics
• Forensic Science
• Forensic Investigator
• CSI Effect

Personal belief founded on judgement rather than on direct experience or knowledge

• opinion
• observation
• fact
• perception

A forensic investigator is only interested in...

• proving guilt or innocence
• solving the crime
• testifying in court
• collecting/examining evidence

Forensic investigators are responsible for all of these except:

• confirming a suspect's guilt

• systematic observation and documentation

• report and communicate observations

• collect and examine evidence