WorksheetsForensics and the Law: Reasoning and Trial Process
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following best describes Metacognition?
The mental process of using reasoning to support conclusions
A higher form of thinking
The ability to use logic to formulate arguments
Thinking about thinking
A logical argument is made up of what parts?
Premises and a conclusion
Reasoning and logic
Deductive or inductive statements
Facts and observations
The following argument is an example of what type of reasoning?
All birds can fly
Flying requires feathers
All birds have feathers
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
Reasoning through analogy
An argument that has at least one false premise is considered ________.
Valid
Invalid
True
False
The following argument is an example of what type of reasoning?
The BCC soccer team won their first game
The BCC soccer team won their second game
The BCC soccer team will win their third game
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
Reasoing through analogy
Which type of reasoning starts with generalized premises and ends with a specific conclusion.
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
Reasoing through analogy
Deductive reasoing requires the use of _________.
Observations
Facts
Specific premises
The most probable conclusion
Federal rule of evidence 401: Test for Relevant Evidence requires evidence to:
Prove something and matter to the case.
What two terms are used to show these?
Probative and Material
Deductive and Inductive
Hearsay and Eyewitness Accounts
Frye and Daubert
Out of the three facets of guilt, which one places a suspect at the scene of the crime and is the main purpose of forensic science.
Means
Motive
Opportunity
Which type of crime may result in <1 year in jail and/or fines?
Infraction
Misdemeanor
Felony
Treason
During the arrest and booking phase which of the following things happen?
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.
Miranda rights are read
Mugshots are taken
DNA is swabbed from cheek
Fingerprints are taken
Which phase of the trial process involves a formal reading of the charges and a guilty/not guilty plea from the suspect?
Arraignment
Preliminary hearing
Pretrial hearing
Arrest and booking
What trial phase can happen any time before a trial starts and effectively ends the case as terms are agreed to be the prosecution and defense?
Plea bargain
Bail
Indictment
Charge
What is the purpose of a pretrial hearing?
To determine evidence admissibility
To formally charge the suspect
To set bail
To identify suspects
If a case goes to trial, what is the first step of a criminal trial?
Jury selection
Opening statements
Presentation of evidence
Rebuttals
