18 Questions
What is the main political duty of forensic scientists according to the text?
To strike the best balance possible in difficult circumstances
Why should the commitment to ethics be emphasized in the education of forensic scientists?
To distinguish reliable from unreliable scientific practice
What risk do organizational structures involving sheriffs, prosecutors, and coroners pose in forensic investigations?
Compromising appropriate objectivity
How do some medical examiners work under certain administrative umbrellas according to the text?
Within the administrative umbrella of prosecutors’ offices
What is essential for preserving the philosophical basis of the criminal justice system according to the text?
Competence and rigorous honesty of individuals in perilous positions
Why should 'good science' values, including ethical elements, be part of official forensic scientific curricula?
To differentiate between reliable and unreliable scientific practices
What is a key requirement for the system to work effectively in forensic science organizational structures?
High ethical standards in key positions
In forensic science, what term is used to describe experts who provide opinions tailored to fit a courtroom advocate's agenda?
Gunslingers
What behavior might a forensic scientist exhibit if they purposefully omit relevant tests or suppress results?
Engaging in misconduct
Why is it important for forensic scientists to work as members of a larger team?
To contribute to the bigger picture of investigations
Which of the following is a potential consequence of forensic experts defining scientific error as any interpretation that disagrees with their own?
Developing an unjustified sense of scientific abilities
What can happen if forensic scientists act as 'gunslingers' through ignorance or misapplication of method?
Inaccurate conclusions and biased opinions
What is one of the challenges faced by forensic scientists, as mentioned in the text?
Mental exhaustion due to dealing with death
What is required for a forensic scientist?
Integration of human emotions with rational enterprise
Which region does the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) cover as per the text?
Washington, Oregon, and Alaska
What can be said about the job of a forensic scientist based on the text?
Exciting but emotionally draining due to dealing with death
What is highlighted as an essential aspect of being a forensic scientist in the text?
Balancing basic human emotions with rational thinking
Why is it challenging for forensic scientists to retain detachment, as mentioned in the text?
Due to involvement with cases of human suffering and death
Explore the importance of high ethical standards in forensic science organizational structures to prevent forensic fraud. Learn about the risks of becoming a 'hired gun' and selling biased opinions in the profession.
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