Types of Evidence

Which one shows both class and individual characteristics

If a forensic scientist can piece together broken bottle glass pieces used as a weapon

Testimony that is usually not admissible in a courtroom 

Class evidence can have probative value.

Testimonial evidence is generally much more reliable than physical evidence.

The ability of evidence to prove something that is material to the crime.

Difference between class and individual evidence

If evidence has class characteristics, it 

The reliability of eyewitness accounts can be affected by       

Individual evidence has more probative value than class evidence.

Evidence that does not prove a fact.

Testimonial evidence is

Which of the following is NOT true about the value of physical evidence

Evidence based on suggestion rather than personal knowledge or observation

Which of the following is NOT considered physical evidence?

The significance of the Ronald Cotten case

Probability & statistics are important to discuss the significance of circumstantial evidence.

Sample that is collected from a known location but is of unknown origin

Which of the following would be considered individual evidence?

The term that means supplying proof or evidence is

The significance of the Helle Craft case is

Sample collected from a known source

Blood typing would be considered an individual characteristic.

Fingerprints would be considered individual characteristics.

Also known as direct evidence

Any object or material relevant in a crime

A questioned sample is compared to a known sample to determine if relevant to a crime.

Which of the following would have the most probative value?