Crime - Topic 2 Other Research

Question 1

Dror

Answer 1

Individual fingerprint analysts differ from one another and from themselves over time. Shows reduction in inter rater reliability.

When studying novices, decisions that are made in cases with high emotional context increase the likelihood of a match with ambiguous prints.

Analysts need to try and be more objective

Give a sample print among foils so analysts can avoid assumptions and see which print is a match. Reduces bias

Question 2

Moray

Answer 2

Irrelevant information can distract people

Question 3

Schiffer

Answer 3

Even a little training can help reduce the impact of context for fingerprint students

Question 4

Kassin

Answer 4

Make sure fingerprint analysts are unaware of the crime scene information.

The case of the Madrid bomber, the motivation or need to solve the crime lead to misidentification. Forensic science is not 100% accurate.

Question 5

Charlton

Answer 5

Analysts get satisfaction from catching criminals