Chapter 1 VOCAB quiz

Question 1

Analytical skills-

Answer 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.

Question 2

Deductive reasoning-

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Eyewitness-

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Fact-

Answer 4

A statement or information that can be verified.

Question 5

Forensic-

Answer 5

Relating to the application of scientific knowledge to legal questions.

Question 6

Logical-

Answer 6

Reasoned from facts.

Question 7

Observations-

Answer 7

What a person perceives using his or her senses.

Question 8

Opinion-

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Perception-

Answer 9

Information received from the senses