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Ch 1 Forensic Scienc
Prentice Hall Forensic Science
Term | Definition |
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autopsy | A detailed exam of a dead body |
density | The ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume = M/V |
direct evidence | A firsthand observation made by an eyewitness |
evidence | In the legal system, something that can be presented in court to make a point during a trial |
Forensic science | The use of scientific knowledge and methods to answer legal questions |
inferring | Offering a reasoned opinion based on observations or opinions |
modus operandi | The way a person approaches a task |
observing | Using one or more of your senses to gather information |
physical evidence | In the legal system, any object that can be used to prove that a fact is true |
predicting | Stating an opinion about what will happen in the future |
scale | The ratio of a model to the actual size of an object |
sketch | A rough drawing that is done quickly and without much detail |
surveillance camera | A camera that watches over and records what occurs in or around banks, stores, and other public areas |