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The Hidden Data in Your Fingerprints

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-hidden-data-in-your-fingerprints/
Question 1
1.

A fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a _________________.

Question 2
2.

A fingerprint is formed when a finger makes contact with a _________________.

Question 3
3.

Newer processes can obtain much more information about the fingerprint owner.......

Question 4
4.

Another name for a fingerprint is __________________.

Question 5
5.

Explain, why not all fingerprints lead to the identification of a suspect(complete sentence).

Question 6
6.

For example, researchers have shown that contact with drugs or _________________ can be picked up in a fingerprint and this might help to narrow down a list of possible suspects.

Question 7
7.

Which fluids are used to do a drug test on an individual....

Question 8
8.

The sweat glands located on the fingertips.

Question 9
9.

What percent of the non drug user population will have cocaine on their fingertips?

Question 10
10.

In our current research, our group has also found that ___________________ can be detected in fingerprints, and that these traces disappear when a patient ceases to take their medication.

Question 11
11.

Which of the following are types of fingerprints?

Question 12
12.

__________________ fingerprints-a three-dimensional fingerprint made in soft material such as clay, soap, or putty.

Question 13
13.

How reliable is fingerprinting as a means of identification(complete sentence)?

Question 14
14.

Many experts claim that fingerprint identification is __________________.

Question 15
15.

Out of 5 fingerprint examiners, how many will have a false positive identification?

Question 16
16.

___________________________ was falsely accused involvement in Madrid train bombing on the basis of the mistaken analysis of fingerprint analysis.

Question 17
17.

Results need to be checked and ___________________ to prevent false convictions and to maintain the integrity of the science.

what they’ve eaten
what they've heard
what drugs they’ve taken.
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