5 Questions
What is forensic science also known as?
Criminalistics
Which of the following is not a practice utilized in forensic science?
Analysis of astrology
What is the role of some forensic scientists who do not travel to the crime scene?
Perform analysis on objects brought to them
In addition to criminal investigation, where else can forensic scientists be employed?
Financial crime investigation
What legal standards govern forensic science during criminal investigation?
Admissible evidence and criminal procedure
Study Notes
What is Forensic Science?
- Also known as criminalistics
- The application of science to the purposes of justice
Practices in Forensic Science
- Includes practices such as crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and laboratory analysis
- Does not include spiritual or paranormal practices
Roles of Forensic Scientists
- Some forensic scientists work in laboratories, analyzing evidence and providing expert testimony in court
- These scientists do not travel to the crime scene, instead focusing on laboratory analysis
Career Paths for Forensic Scientists
- Forensic scientists can be employed in criminal investigation, as well as in non-criminal fields such as environmental science, public health, and academia
Legal Standards for Forensic Science
- Forensic science during criminal investigation is governed by legal standards such as the Frye standard and the Daubert standard
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