Ch. 1: Observation Skills

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Analytical skills

Question 2

Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps

Answer 2

Deductive reasoning

Question 3

A person who has seen someone or something related to a crime and can communicate their observations

Answer 3

Eyewitness

Question 4

A statement or information that can be verified

Answer 4

Fact

Question 5

Relating to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions

Answer 5

Forensic

Question 6

Reasoned from facts

Answer 6

Logical

Question 7

What a person perceives using their senses

Answer 7

Observations

Question 8

Personal belief founded on judgment rather than on direct experience or knowledge

Answer 8

Opinion

Question 9

Information received from the senses

Answer 9

Perception