Sketchy Scene 1. Flashcards
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What is the term used to refer to a person who has died in forensic investigations?
Decedent
The term ‘decedent’ is commonly used in legal and medical contexts.
What does forensic chemistry analyze?
Non-biological samples such as powders, pills, and other substances
Forensic chemistry is crucial for identifying or quantifying substances in investigations.
What is forensic science?
The application of scientific knowledge to resolve questions of civil and criminal law
Forensic science encompasses various disciplines to aid in legal matters.
Who is awarded a patent in the United States?
The first person to conceive of an invention, product, or process
Patents provide legal rights to inventors for their creations.
What serves as the best legal evidence of an invention?
Properly kept and witnessed notebooks
These notebooks can settle disputes over who made a discovery first.
What is a scientific lab notebook?
A bound book used to record all experimental design work
Digital versions are becoming more common, but physical notebooks are still standard.
What should the first page of a scientific laboratory notebook include?
Title page and table of contents
This organization helps in navigating the notebook.
What must be included on every page of the lab notebook?
Page number in the top outside corner
This is essential for keeping track of entries.
What color ink should be used for entries in a lab notebook?
Permanent black or blue ink
Exceptions are allowed for colored pencils when drawing observations.
What should you do if you make an error in your lab notebook?
Cross out the error with a single line and record the new entry beside it
Errors must remain legible and not be erased or covered.
What should be included in the discussion of a lab notebook entry?
Possible sources of error
This helps in replicating experiments and understanding results.
Fill in the blank: A scientific laboratory notebook must not have _______.
Pages removed
Maintaining integrity of the notebook is crucial for valid records.
What should you avoid using in your lab notebook whenever possible?
Abbreviations
If abbreviations are necessary, a key should be created to explain them.
True or False: Errors in a lab notebook should be erased.
False
Errors must remain legible and cannot be erased or covered.
What is the purpose of including a witness signature in a lab notebook?
To validate the entries made
Witness signatures add credibility to the recorded work.
How should all entries in a lab notebook be organized?
Chronological order
This helps in tracking the progression of experiments.
What should you do to reference previous work in a lab notebook?
Use ‘See page…’ or ‘Go to…’ statements
This aids in navigating related experiments or findings.
What details should be recorded in a lab notebook regarding materials?
All materials, quantities used, reactions, and operating conditions
Detailed records ensure reproducibility of experiments.
