Chapter 1 Q Flashcards
(10 cards)
Forensic science is the application of science to:
both criminal and civil laws.
Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
Alphonse Bertillon
Who undertook the first definitive study of fingerprints as a method of personal identification?
Francis Galton
The principle of evidence exchange was the result of the works of?
Edmond Locard
The concept of “general acceptance” of scientific evidence relates to the:
Frye standard.
Which of the following should not be cited as an explanation for the rapid growth of crime labs during the last 25 years?
Increase in the number of police officers in the USA
The effectiveness of an expert’s testimony is almost always dependent on:
The experience of the expert.
The ability of the expert to talk in clear, concise language.
The educational background of the expert.
The scientific validity of the tests used .
The scientific method requires that scientific evidence be validated by:
Subjecting results of experiments to peers in the appropriate field.
Formulating hypotheses.
Performing experiments.
The case of Coppolino v. State highlights issues dealing with:
the acceptability of new scientific tests not widely accepted by the scientific community
The oldest forensic laboratory in the United States is that of the:
Los Angeles Police Department
