Basics Flashcards
We solve cases by learning how to ___________
think.
We have to look at the facts and not assume we know the answer before we____________________
gather ALL the evidence.
What does it mean to assume?
To suppose something is true without proof.
What is a presupposition?
Something you assume to be true, even before you begin investigating.
Why are presuppositions important to be aware of during an investigation?
It may make us rule out certain possibilities before looking at the evidence.
What is naturalism?
The view that everything in the universe can be explained “naturally” with only space, time, matter and the laws of physics and chemistry.
What does the naturalism view say about God?
It claims that nothing “supernatural” (like God) can
What is an inference?
We make an “inference” when we come to a reasonable conclusion based on the evidence.
How do you solve a mystery?
Write down all the evidence, then make a list of all the possible ways to explain the evidence. One of these explanations will be more reasonable than the rest.
What are the 4 books in the Bible that describe what Jesus did called?
Gospels
What 4 pieces of evidences based on documented history exist about the resurrection of Jesus?
- Jesus died on a cross and was buried.
- Jesus’s tomb was found empty. His body could not be found.
- Jesus’s disciples said they saw Jesus - alive (resurrected).
- Jesus’s disciples were so committed to their testimony that they were willing to die for it. They never changed their story.
What are the two types of evidence?
Direct evidence and indirect evidence
What is direct evidence?
When we have a witness who can testify to the evidence.
What is indirect evidence?
Everything else that might be related to the situation.
What is indirect evidence also called?
Indirect evidence is also called circumstancial evidence.
What is a con artist?
Someone who gains the trust or confidence of another in order to lie or take advantage of them.
Does eyewitness testimony from different people need to match to be reliable? Why or why not?
Eyewitness testimony from two or more people is expected to be different because two or more people may witness the same even yet see or hear it differently. This is what REAL eyewitness testimony looks like.
What are the four questions to ask to test the reliability of eyewitnesses?
- Were they actually there?
- Can we verify what they say in some way?
- Have they changed their story over time?
- Do they have some reason to lie?
What is the chain of custody?
A record of WHO had the evidence and WHEN.
Why is the chain of custody important when assessing evidence?
We want to determine if the evidence has changed over time.
What are two important questions to ask when reviewing the chain of custody?
Question 1 = Who handled it?
Question 2 = How did they describe it?
What is forensic statement analysis?
Forensic statement analysis is what detectives use to read statements written by suspects, paying close attention to what the suspect says and how he or she says it.
What is the difference between evidence and artifacts found at a crime scene?
Evidence is all the stuff that’s related to the crime or mystery that we’re investigating. Artifacts are the things that aren’t related to the case at all.
What is a conspiracy?
When two or more people work together to do something harmful or illegal and then lie about it so no one will find out.
