Chapter 1 Section 3 Worksheet

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Which of the following are basic tips for being a good observer?

We know that we are naturally inclined to filter out unimportant information.

We know that we are not naturally inclined to pay attention to all of the details of our surroundings.

We know that our memories are faulty.

We know most information will be filtered into our long term memory.

We know that we are naturally inclined to interpret what we see, to look for patterns, and make connections.

We know perception is fact and facts are used in the court of law.

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To be a good observer, we must make a conscious effort to examine our environment ________________.

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So we train ourselves to turn off our ________________, and instead act more like data-gathering robots.

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The more information we have, the better our __________________ will be.

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While observing, it is important to write down and _______________ as much information as possible.

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Documentation also is important when acting as an ______________ witness. A judge will only accept hair evidence that has been documented in writing and with photographs taken at the crime scene.

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Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means “of the ____________.”

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The forum was an open area where scholars would gather to...

debate and discuss issues

debate and argue issues

argue and enforce issues

discuss and enforce issues

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Today, ______________ is often still called forensics.

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However, debating and arguing is ___________ forensic science.

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A forensic investigator is not interested in making the suspect look guilty; he or she is only interested in....

reporting this to investigators

collecting and examining physical evidence

reporting this to the courts

determining the innocence of the suspect

finding the suspect guilty

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High-ranking police officers in New York City are trained in observation skills at a local art gallery, the _____________ Museum.

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Their first task is to....

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One of the key skills in doing this job well is __________________.

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Generally, specialists deal with certain types of evidence. Match the specialist with the type of evidence they would analyze

Stavka koja se može prevući		Odgovarajuća stavka
paint chips from a car		ballistics
clothing		pathologists
drops of blood		textile experts
bullets		blood-spatter experts
bodies		vehicle expert

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Police are trained to not only observe but also to carefully ____________ what they see.

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Analytical skills of this type require ______________ and practice.

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Chapter 1 Section 3 Worksheet

Which of the following are basic tips for being a good observer?

To be a good observer, we must make a conscious effort to examine our environment ________________.

So we train ourselves to turn off our ________________, and instead act more like data-gathering robots.

The more information we have, the better our __________________ will be.

While observing, it is important to write down and _______________ as much information as possible.

Documentation also is important when acting as an ______________ witness. A judge will only accept hair evidence that has been documented in writing and with photographs taken at the crime scene.

Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means “of the ____________.”

The forum was an open area where scholars would gather to...

Today, ______________ is often still called forensics.

However, debating and arguing is ___________ forensic science.

A forensic investigator is not interested in making the suspect look guilty; he or she is only interested in....

High-ranking police officers in New York City are trained in observation skills at a local art gallery, the _____________ Museum.

Their first task is to....

One of the key skills in doing this job well is __________________.

Generally, specialists deal with certain types of evidence. Match the specialist with the type of evidence they would analyze

Police are trained to not only observe but also to carefully ____________ what they see.

Analytical skills of this type require ______________ and practice.

Holmes used ___________________ reasoning to verify the actual facts of the case.

Which of the following are basic tips for being a good observer?

To be a good observer, we must make a conscious effort to examine our environment ________________.

So we train ourselves to turn off our ________________, and instead act more like data-gathering robots.

The more information we have, the better our __________________ will be.

While observing, it is important to write down and _______________ as much information as possible.

Documentation also is important when acting as an ______________ witness. A judge will only accept hair evidence that has been documented in writing and with photographs taken at the crime scene.

Forensic derives from the Latin word, forensis, which means “of the ____________.”

The forum was an open area where scholars would gather to...

Today, ______________ is often still called forensics.

However, debating and arguing is ___________ forensic science.

A forensic investigator is not interested in making the suspect look guilty; he or she is only interested in....

High-ranking police officers in New York City are trained in observation skills at a local art gallery, the _____________ Museum.

Their first task is to....

One of the key skills in doing this job well is __________________.

Generally, specialists deal with certain types of evidence. Match the specialist with the type of evidence they would analyze

Police are trained to not only observe but also to carefully ____________ what they see.

Analytical skills of this type require ______________ and practice.

Holmes used ___________________ reasoning to verify the actual facts of the case.