FORS3002 Evidence Evaluation - Flinders University

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Overview

This topic will: Discuss the types of evidence encounteredThe ways in which any forensic science evidence can be evaluatedThe role of the expert witness; the ultimate issueHow evidence transfers from research into operational practiceStyles of reporting evidenceFallacies and pitfallsHow to present evidence in court

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The topic will provide students with an understanding of scientific validation.

Students will explore:

Why evidence can be considered in a variety of ways
How to compare two hypotheses
How to interpret and evaluate scientific information
How to author court reports
How to present evidence in a variety of formats including as an oral statement

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Evidence Evaluation