Evidence AND Investigation Review

If you compare the fingerprints of two different people, they will be identical.

Using our 5 senses to gather information about something or someone.

If a burglar broke into a window from the outside, most of the glass would be shattered inside the building.

A mouse will leave a deeper footprint in the snow than a bear.

When analyzing handwriting, this characteristic looks at the shape, slant, and angles of the letters.

An idea that is proposed to later test to see if it is true.

The impression we see of an indiviudal tire.

A conclusion is a summary of the results in an experiment/study.

Making a guess about an object or outcome using experience/knowledge gathered from direct observation.

What do Forensic Scientists study?

Ignoring the impression in the ground left by the tires of a vehicle to determine direction and speed.

The distance between each step when examining footprints.

If footprints are further apart, it means the person was...

Stays the same in an experiment.

Which of the following is NOT a common piece of human evidence?

A left loop fingerprint will begin on the left and end on the right.

DNA can come from...

Changes in an experiment.

This characteristic of handwriting looks at grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Another name for "Animal Poop."

Affected by the change in the experiment.

A person using firm pressure when printing their letters might be having a bad day.

Handwriting experts look at form, arrangement, lines, and content of handwriting.

The proof or facts that something happened.

Webbing is usually found on the footprints of animals that swim in water a lot.

The arch is the most common fingerprint type.

A statement made using our experience/knowledge.

The easiest sign of animal activity/presence.

This technique uses powdered stone material mixed with water to create an impression of a tire print in the ground.

Whorl Fingerprints...