Many of us are aware of some aspects of forensic science, mostly thanks to popular media. It is likely we can all imagine scientists in white suits, masks and hoods taking samples from a crime scene, or a scientist examining a body. Yet some of us may underestimate the vast extent that forensic science can include. For example, did you know that forensic science includes testing athletes for doping? Or testing the authentication of art?
Forensic science aims to provide answers to identify or support an investigation. As a science, any evidence that forensic science contributes must be reliable and objective. Something that is reliable means that an experiment can be conducted several times and still come with the same result. Objectiveness usually refers to the scientists themselves, who must not tamper results for the victim or the suspect's favour.
The evidence that forensic science puts forward must be tangible. It cannot be based on someone's account or version of the truth as they see it.
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A Simple Introduction to Forensic Science
Non-FictionModern forensic science is renowned for creating leads and evidence for police prosecutions that may have been otherwise unattainable. The subject has been an increasingly popular choice of study for students and developments into the area have been...
