Scientific Methodology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stages to scientific methodology?
A
Identifying and defining the question
Collecting and analysing data
Testing the hypothesis
2
Q
What is the main purpose of fire investigation?
A
To define the fires area of origin and if possible the fires point of origin, to establish the cause of the fire.
3
Q
How does a fire investigator record data?
A
Notes or digitally
4
Q
What should fire investigators perform at scene?
A
Hypothesis testing
5
Q
What reasoning should fire investigators use?
A
Deductive, inductive and abductive
