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WorksheetsObservations for Forensics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Identify the 3 observations that can be made about this classroom.
Mr. Powell likes M&M's.
There are 4 posters about baseball .
Plants are living in the room.
The word "Zoom" is written on a beam.
The ladder in the room is orange.
Good observation skills come naturally to investigators. They do not need to be trained.
True
False
Not sure
If we remember seeing something happen, we trust that it happened just like we think it did.
True
False
The Innocence Project is an organization that seeks to get wrongfully convicted persons out of prison using advancements in Science.
True
False
Props
Most wrongful convictions seem to be the result of faulty eyewitness testimony.
True
False
Science
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 forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these is NOT a job of a forensic expert?
Present evidence in court
Make judgement without cause
Analyze evidence
Search for evidence
Why are observation skills important in forensics? Choose the ones that are correct!
Observations made at a crime scene are the beginning of an investigation.
Good observation skills are vital as the recognition of evidence is hinged upon making observations.
If an investigator does not possess good observation skills, he/she may miss evidence that is important to the case.
Good observation skills do not come naturally to investigators - they must be trained.
Check the boxes of the characteristics of a good observer.
Hyper
Quick to move and speak
Methodical
Calm
Chooses looking instead of writing
Did all the questions have a Meme?
Yes
No
I was not observing and it's a quiz on observations....UGH!
