Ch. 11 - Evidence Preservation and Sampling

Question 1

forensic evidence

Answer 1

evidence that can be used to establish a fact or prove a point

Question 2

demonstrative evidence

Answer 2

anything that can be used to validate a theory or to show how something could have occurred

Question 3

direct evidence

Answer 3

facts that can be observed or reported firsthand; includes statements from witnesses

Question 4

circumstantial evidence

Answer 4

information that can be used to prove a theory based on facts that were observed firsthand

Question 5

best containers for transporting potential evidence

Answer 5

unused paint cans