careers
what is the role of a CSI unit ?
to document and collect evidence
what is deductive reasoning ?
drawing conclusions from facts
how many many items can most people store in there short-term memory ?
5-7
the role of a police officer ?
secure the scene and detain suspect
what is something that's known or proven true ?
a fact
what is one way to document a crime scene ?
sketching photos , notes
what would a geologist do at a crime scene ?
geologist would examine rocks , soil , minerals at crime or on a victim
Are eye witness accounts reliable? Why or why not?
no, can depend on many factors: memory, attention, emotional state, biases
what makes a good observer ?
paying attention and documenting , taking your time
what would a anthropologist study ?
bones and human remains
What do we use when we make an observation?
our 5 senses
one way perception can be altered when making an observation ?
belief
pass experience
attention
what do entomologist study ?
bugs and insect on human remains
Name 3 examples of trace evidence
blood, hair, fibers, fingerprints, shell casings
what is a motive ?
a reason someone commits a crime