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Prentice Hall Forensic Science

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