Observation Checkpoint

Observations that are measurable and include numerical data

• evidence

• qualitative observations

• physical change

• quantitative observations

All are true of perception EXCEPT...

• it can be faulty

• it is the interpreting of information received from the senses

• it can be affected by previous experiences

• it is always accurate

• it is limited

A person who has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate these facts is:

• a suspect

• a court reporter

• an eyewitness

• an evidence technician

Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps is:

• jumping to conclusions

• assuming

• deductive reasoning

• perception

The following is an example of qualitative data:

• 5'6"

• brown hair

• 150 lbs.

• 3 dogs

Forensic Science is the application of scientific knowledge to legal matters.

• True

• False

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

The majority of Innocence Project cases involve individuals who were falsely convicted due to:

• contaminated DNA.

• too much physical evidence.

• police corruption.

• faulty eyewitness testimony.

What is perception?

• Interpreting information received from the senses
• A statement or assertion of information that can be verified
• deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps
• Conclusions drawn from assumptions and known facts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A Forensic Investigator must be able to "OIR' which stands for:

• Observe, Infer, Report

• Observe, Interpret, Report

• Obtain, Infer, Relay

• Obtain, Interpret, Relay