What was the primary method used to identify criminals before the advent of forensic science?

The Science of Forensic Investigation and Crime Solving Techniques

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Eyewitness accounts
DNA analysis
Chemical analysis
Fingerprinting
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of scientist is NOT typically involved in forensic science?
Astronomer
Biologist
Entomologist
Chemist
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the first scientific methods used in forensic science in the 1800s?
DNA sequencing
Fingerprinting
Blood typing
Voice analysis
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Bertillion method used for in early forensic science?
Identifying insects
Analyzing blood samples
Measuring body parts
Examining hair follicles
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was circumstantial evidence considered problematic in early forensic science?
It relied on unreliable eyewitness accounts
It required advanced technology
It was difficult to present in court
It was too expensive to collect
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major benefit of using scientific evidence in trials?
It is harder to dispute
It is easier to collect
It requires less expertise
It is cheaper than other methods
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of forensic science in the justice system?
To increase trial duration
To replace the jury system
To narrow down suspects
To entertain the public
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