Hypothesis Creating

Question 1

Define Hypothesis

Answer 1

A supposition or proposal explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Question 2

What should you consider during a walk through with the SIO?

Answer 2

5WH; who; what; where; when; why; how

Question 3

What should you consider when asking ‘Who’ during an SIO walkthrough? (2)

Answer 3

Who:
Are the victim(s), Witnesses and suspect(s)?
Are there any characteristics of the victims which suggest a possible offender?

Question 4

What should you consider when asking ‘What’ during an SIO walkthrough? (2)

Answer 4

What has occured?

Question 5

What should you consider when asking ‘Where’ during an SIO walkthrough? (2)

Answer 5

Where did the offence take place?

Are there elements of planning or is the location and/or the victim random?

Question 6

What should you consider when asking ‘When’ during an SIO walkthrough?

Answer 6

When did the offence and other significant events take place?

Question 7

What should you consider when asking ‘Why’ during an SIO walkthrough?

Answer 7

Why was this offence committed in this location against this victim, at this time?

Question 8

What should you consider when asking ‘How’ during an SIO walkthrough?

Answer 8

How has the victim died? Assess the use of skills or knowledge used by the offender.