The Scienticfic Method Applied to Forensic Science

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The Scientific Method Applied to Forensic Science

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The Scientific Method Applied to Forensic Science

Introduction

Forensic science is a field of endeavor where the fundamental techniques and principles in the basic sciences like in Chemistry , Biology , and Physics are all integrated to facilitate the search for a logical solution for various crimes (Inman and Rudin , 2000 . Forensic scientists patiently work hand-in-hand with the crime specialists , law personnel prosecutors , investigating group , and defense attorneys in to present the

truth before the trial court , as revealed by the crime evidences . They employ scientific method in the gathering of factual evidences which serve as an important basis of a sound decision for the juror 's verdict

Since forensic science is anchored on science disciplines and scientific method , it is open then to any challenge with respect to the validity or reliability of its principle , validated hypotheses , and theories (Siegel , 2006 . Thus , a witness ' testimony based on a scientific technique or theory is insufficient to prove its veracity . The testimony or physical evidence can be presented and accepted before the trial court but the veracity of such is stipulated until such time that an independent panel has examined its validity and reliability (Siegel 2006 . As such , the testimony of an expert in a particular field of endeavor should be scrutinized not only based on his or her field of specialization but also in the perspectives of every science disciplines . In particular , during cross-examination , the...