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how must a forensic scientist go about collecting and analyzing evidence (1 point)? Rushing through analyses and/or assessments results in what (1 point)? - Going slow and steady promotes sound evidence. Rushing through analyses can result in major errors. Define "CSI Effect" (3 points) and give one example of a show that has contributed to this phenomenon - Described as a "phenomenon resulting from viewing forensic and crime based on television shows". This effect influences jurors to have unrealistic expectations of forensic science during a trial.An example of a show that may have contributed to this effect is CSI T.V. series; in most episodes, unrealistic methodologies can be seen such as the time frame in takes to pinpoint a DNA match. List and discuss three misconceptions about crime labs - 1. Analyses can be performed quickly 2. CSI investigators have guns and actively partake in suspect searches 3. Suspects are found right away In what two ways can the CSI effect impact the legal/justice system - 1. Create unrealistic expectations about forensic science 2. Affect juror's decisions in the conviction process What is the FBI effect (2 points)? List and explain three myths (6 points). - The FBI effect creates unrealistic expectations and portrayal of the FBI team. Three myths: 1. FBI are experts of murder and sex crimes 2. The FBI receive exclusive training inaccessible to the world 3. FBI databases are classified List the six requirements for becoming a CSI and give clarifying examples for each (12 points) - 1. Obtain a degree - Bachelor's - necessary for lab work 2. Police Academy Training - most CSI's are police officers 3. Work experience - supervised training with senior investigator 4. Certification - certification = qualification 5. Continuing education - further education = advancement Define crime scene investigation (3 points). To which broader field does CSI belong to (1 point)? - A forensic process: sequence of activities involving identification of a crime scene and its examination CSI is a branch of criminalistics - science of dealing with the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminals and falls under the forensic science field. Define "science" - Branch of of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically What is meant by the terminology, "anthropocentric" view (1 point)? Prior to the 16th century, what were people's view of their world (2 points)? - Anthropocentric - humans most significant Prior to 16th century, humankind was the central of existence List and explain the key contribution(s) that each historical figure made to the scientific revolution and/or forensic science (1 point each): - Nicolaus Copernicus - proposed planets revolved around the sun Johannes Kepler - 3 laws of planetary motion Francis Bacon - father of induction - rise of scientific method, 4 idols of the mind (idols of tribe, cave, marketplace and theater) Voltaire - Voltaire's Zadig ou la Destinee - also known as Zadig or the Book of Fate (1747); the first modern text documenting the forensic mindsight The principles of forensic science are based upon what (1 point)? - Based upon scientific principles Theories and hunches must be framed with methodology What are 4 general/broad categories o