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Introduction to forensic science
- 2. CSI Effect The increase in expectations of jurors and others of the ability of real-life forensic science that arose from TV shows like CSI
- 3. What is Forensic Science? • The application of basic sciences to study evidence discovered at a crime scene for the purposes of legal issues.
- 4. Important Skills • Observation – Use of 5 senses • Interpret • Report • Deductive Reasoning – Deriving a conclusion from the facts using a series of logical steps
Editor's Notes
- Exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime TV shows influences public perception.
- Forensic science is science used in public, in a court, or in the justice system. Any science used for the purposes of the law is a forensic science.
- Observation –we are constantly collecting information through observations sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Interpret – have to be able to read and analyze data. Report – Able to communicate facts vs. opinions Deductive Reasoning -