Introduction to Forensic Science

Explore the world of forensic science! Learn about observation, reasoning, and evidence types.

Use your digital notebook to complete the following paragraph. Click the blank and choose the option. Forensic science is the application of science to legal issues. Forensic investigators must observe, interpret, and report observations clearly. Perception is how you interpret information from your senses. Perception isn't reliable because one's emotions, anxiety, and fears alter it. Deductive reasoning is essential for forensic scientists because it helps them observe, organize, evaluate, and make conclusions. Expert witnesses are permitted to testify in court because they have special knowledge or proficiency in a field. Read the following statement and determine if it is true or false.Information from our senses is lost in the path to long-term memory? True False How to be a Good Observer: Match the quality of a good observer with its description. Examine systematically use patterns Observe everything gather all the data Leave out interpretation facts only Document write or photograph Read the following statement and determine if it is true or false.Intensity, duration, and nature of material determine the extent of cross-transfer in a crime scene? True False Types of Evidence Table Choose the correct definition for the type of evidence listed. Direct Evidence Firsthand testimony and confessions Circumstantial Evidence Implies fact but does not prove it Class Evidence Can narrow down to a group Individual Evidence Can narrow down to one individual Identifying the Seven S's of a Crime Scene Sort the correct "S" words into the appropriate column Correct Terms Secure Sketch Scan Separate Incorrect Terms Sort Survey Summon Spray