Forensics Chapter 1 Vocabulary (10)

based on clear reasoning of the facts

• perception
• logical
• observation
• fact

a statement or assertion of information that can be verified

• analytical skills
• forensic
• eyewitness
• fact

the ability to identify a concept or problem, isolate its parts., organize information..to draw appropriate conclusions

• analytical skills
• logical
• forensic
• perception

personal belief founded on judgement rather than experience or knowledge

• logical
• observation
• opinion
• perception

a person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts

• analytical skills
• forensic
• observation
• eyewitness

deriving the consequences from the facts using a series of logical steps

• deductive reasoning
• fact
• logical
• perception

using science to help resolve legal matters

• opinion
• forensic science
• analytical skills
• eyewitness

what a person perceives using his or her senses

• eyewitness
• fact
• perception
• observation

the brain's interpretation of a situation based on opinions, judgment, and personal experiences

• logical
• perception
• observation
• deductive reasoning

a possible explanation of a question or problem based on prior knowledge or observations

• hypothesis
• theory
• conclusion
• observation