FS Ch. 1 Forensic Science & Observations

What is the ability to identify a concept or problem, isolate its component parts, organize information for decision making, establish criteria for evaluation, and draw appropriate conclusions called?

• Deductive Reasoning

• Analytical Skills

• Hypothesis

• Perception

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What term describes deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps?

• Eyewitness

• Observation

• Deductive Reasoning

• Opinion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Who is a person that has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate their observations?

• Forensic Scientist

• Eyewitness

• Analyst

• Observer

What is a statement that can be proved called?

• Opinion

• Hypothesis

• Fact

• Perception

What is the use of science to help resolve legal matters called?

• Forensic Science

• Analytical Skills

• Logical Reasoning

• Observation

What is a possible explanation of a question or problem based on prior knowledge or observation called?

• Fact

• Hypothesis

• Opinion

• Perception

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What term is based on clear reasoning of the facts?

• Logical

• Observation

• Deductive Reasoning

• Analytical Skills

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is what a person perceives using their senses called?

• Perception

• Observation

• Opinion

• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is a personal belief founded on judgment rather than on direct experience or knowledge called?

• Fact

• Hypothesis

• Opinion

• Observation

What is the brain's interpretation of a situation based on opinions, judgment, and personal experiences called?

• Perception

• Observation

• Analytical Skills

• Deductive Reasoning