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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Aims
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
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Expertly evaluate scientific data in a forensic context
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Expertly write scientific reports in the format to present to a court
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Present scientific data, in a forensic context and with a high level of professionalism
4.
Perform an in-depth interpretation of a wide range of scientific forms of data, especially in a forensic context
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