FSC100 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. What is the philo- -Protect the innocent
sophical founda- -Ensure the truth emerges
tion of the crim-
inal justice sys-
tem?
2. Whats the dif- The goal of law is to settle disputes and obtain a favourable outcome. It relies on
ference between the adversarial system and arguments to resolve conflict. The truth is decided by
law and science the trier of fact (judge or jury). The goal of science is to describe the workings of
the natural world. It relies on the scientific method and refinement of hypotheses
to validate ideas. Law is outcome-based whereas science is justification-based.
3. In the past what In the past, convictions were based on subjective evidence: eyewitness testimony,
were convictions because we didn't have technology.
based on?
4. Whats a expert An expert witness is declared by the judge. They may offer an opinion on the work
witness? that was done and the significance of the findings.
5. Whats a lay wit- What was heard, saw, done or experienced. No special training or technical
ness? knowledge. The testimony must be factual. (not opionin based)
6. What is the cri- - Witness is of sound and unquestioned integrity
teria to be de- - Witness is suflciently trained and experienced
clared an expert -Science or technology presented meets the criteria of acceptance (peer review,
witness? testing and validation, rate of error, general acceptance)
7. Whats the scientif-1. Formulate a question
ic method? 2. Generate a hypothesis
3. Collect data by observing and experimenting
4. Interpret data
5. Draw conclusions
1. What is the philo- -Protect the innocent
sophical founda- -Ensure the truth emerges
tion of the crim-
inal justice sys-
tem?
2. Whats the dif- The goal of law is to settle disputes and obtain a favourable outcome. It relies on
ference between the adversarial system and arguments to resolve conflict. The truth is decided by
law and science the trier of fact (judge or jury). The goal of science is to describe the workings of
the natural world. It relies on the scientific method and refinement of hypotheses
to validate ideas. Law is outcome-based whereas science is justification-based.
3. In the past what In the past, convictions were based on subjective evidence: eyewitness testimony,
were convictions because we didn't have technology.
based on?
4. Whats a expert An expert witness is declared by the judge. They may offer an opinion on the work
witness? that was done and the significance of the findings.
5. Whats a lay wit- What was heard, saw, done or experienced. No special training or technical
ness? knowledge. The testimony must be factual. (not opionin based)
6. What is the cri- - Witness is of sound and unquestioned integrity
teria to be de- - Witness is suflciently trained and experienced
clared an expert -Science or technology presented meets the criteria of acceptance (peer review,
witness? testing and validation, rate of error, general acceptance)
7. Whats the scientif-1. Formulate a question
ic method? 2. Generate a hypothesis
3. Collect data by observing and experimenting
4. Interpret data
5. Draw conclusions
