WorksheetsChapter 1- Forensic Science and Observation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
Unrealistic expectations portrayed by TV shows that assume every crime scene will yield forensic evidence that will aid in solving a crime
A statement or information that can be verified
Relating the application of science to resolve legal matters
What a person perceives with his or her sense
Personal belief founded on judgement rather than on direct experience or knowledge
Information received from the senses
A forensic investigator is only interested in...
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 following is an example of qualitative data:
5'6"
brown hair
150 lbs.
3 dogs
The following is an example of quantitive data:
tall stature
brown hair
150 lbs.
skin tone
When gathering eyewitness testimony, the investigator should...
keep in mind that memories can be faulty due to factors such as distractions
wait at least a week to allow stress levels and emotions to return to normal
ask leading questions
question all of the witnesses together
Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps is:
observation
logical
deductive reasoning
perception
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
a personal observer
An eye witness' testimony can be affected by...
All of these
Who else is around.
How they felt that day.
Religious views
What is a Crime Scene Investigator?
A person trained to record, collect and test evidence found at a crime scene.
A person trained to help the FBI
A person trained to record, collect and make false evidence available.
An agent trained to ride unicorns.
What is evidence?
Objects like rubber unicorns left at a dance party
An excuse for a crime.
Things left at a crime scene on purpose or accidentally
Things left behind during a police training drill
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
