Introduction to Forensic Science

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What year was the FBI crime laboratory created?

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1930

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True or False: A forensic scientist must link evidence to a crime and to the suspects by identifying and comparing relevant material.

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True

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What is NOT true concerning the Daubert Ruling?

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It applies only to state courts.

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What is evidence?

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Anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact.

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What is criminal law sometimes referred to as?

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Public.

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Define forensic science.

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The application of scientific principles and techniques to the investigation of crime.

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What is the role of a forensic scientist?

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To analyze physical evidence and provide expert testimony in court.

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What does the term 'admissible evidence' mean?

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Evidence that is allowed to be presented in court.

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What is the significance of the Daubert Ruling in forensic science?

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It established the standard for admitting expert testimony in federal courts.

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What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

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Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law involves prosecution by the state for offenses against society.