record the evidence

accurately determine the significance of the evidence

Investigators must discriminate between ________ and __________

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide

Our state of mid affects how we observe our surroundings. What mental state is the best for observing?

The Innocence Project found that most faulty convictions were based on

The forensic scientist has many duties. Which of these in NOT a job for a forensic scientist?

All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills except 

a person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts

interpreting information received from the senses

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

deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps

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

Criminal investigations depend on the observation skills of all involved. Those involved include:

Perception