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Forensics-1
forensics
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Science
12th Grade
08/18/2011

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Term
forensic science
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The use of scientific knowledge and methods to answer legal questions.
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observing
Definition
Using one or more of your senses to gather information.
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evidence
Definition
In the legal system, something that can be presented in court to make a point during a trial.
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inferring
Definition
Offering a reasoned opinion based on observations and experience.
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predicting
Definition
Stating an opinion about what will happen in the future.
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hypothesis
Definition
A possible explanation for a set of observations.
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medical examiner
Definition
A medical doctor who will come to observe a body when there is a sudden or suspicious death.
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autopsy
Definition
A detailed exam of a dead body.
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sketch
Definition
A rough drawing that is done quickly and without much detail.
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scale
Definition
The ratio of a model to the actual size of an object.
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eyewitness
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A person who has knowledge of a specific area of study.
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modus operandi
Definition
The way a person approaches a task; often abbreviated MO.
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contamination
Definition
The adding of unwanted material to an object.
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