(IDC4U1) Lesson 1: Introduction to Forensics Flashcards
In the field of forensics, what is the forensics inside the body called?
Forensic toxicology
In the field of forensics, what is the forensics outside the body called?
Forensic chemistry
Forensics is a _______ subject
Diverse
True or False:
A forensic scientist can tackle all subjects
False, a forensic scientist cannot tackle all subjects.
Thus, there are specialists
Explain:
Forensic Medicine (M.D.) (2)
Done on the body (living or dead)
Explain:
Forensic Science (BS/BSc) (5)
Does:
Fingerprinting
Physical evidence
DNA
Ballistics
Documents
What are the three main aspects of forensic science?
Interpretation of evidence
Reliability of evidence
Can/cannot be deduced from evidence
Define:
Forensic Science (4)
Showing how one knows based on strong evidence, forensic science, and scientific principles
Explain the interpretation of evidence (2)
Found at crime scene
Physical objects or measurements
Explain the reliability of evidence (2)
How evidence can be trusted
To what extent it can be trusted (e.x. DNA is very reliable)
Explain the can/cannot be deduced from evidence
Some aspects beyond the power of forensic science (Limits of forensic science)
What is the main process of science?
Looping between Observations + Experiments and Theory
State the process of science for scientists (3)
Theory
Scientific paper
Presentation at a conference
State the process of science for forensic scientists (6)
Theory
Present theory in court
Expert witness
Convince judge/jury
If wrong theory…
Send an innocent person to prison/death
What are the main differences between the process of a scientist and forensic scientist? (4)
A scientist presents at a conference a scientific paper with their theory
A forensic scientist presents in court a theory with an expert witness
A forensic scientist also has a goal to convince judge/jury, and if their theory is wrong it could change someone’s life
