Term 1 of 70
Toxicology(forensic science discipline)
measures proficiency in both technical skills and knowledge. Also known as Competency
Test
an analytical tool useful for measuring the mass-to-charge ration (m/z) of one or more
molecules
analysis of biological samples for the presence of drugs and other potentially toxic
materials
an exam process/instrument prepared by an outside provider and used as a quality
assessment sample
Term 2 of 70
Mass Spectrometry
any analytical procedure utilizing either chemical or instrumental techniques not
specifically covered in other forensic disciplines
an agent, often an ignitable liquid, that acts to initiate a fire or increase its rate of spread
a branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a
corpse
an analytical tool useful for measuring the mass-to-charge ration (m/z) of one or more
molecules
,Term 3 of 70
Hemorrhage
The cooling of the body after death - up to 24 hours after death
branch of physics that deals with the flights of projectiles
the pattern of separated substances obtained by chromatography
abnormal bleeding - will have to do with bleeding if it has hemo in it
Definition 4 of 70
test result that states that an analyte is present, when, in fact, it is not present or, is present in an
amount less than a threshold or designated cut-off concentration
Gas Chromatography
Detection Limit
Qualifying Test
False Positive
Definition 5 of 70
circumstantial
Jewelry found at a crime scene would be considered which type of evidence?
Which type of evidence is produced by contact between persons and/or objects
"direct evidence"
Type of evidence: Based on suggestion rather than observation or facts
, Term 6 of 70
blood drawn directly from the suspect would be considered:
transient
physical
control
testimonial
Definition 7 of 70
The cooling of the body after death - up to 24 hours after death
Altor Mortis
Forensic Science
Criminology
Rigor Mortis
Term 8 of 70
Proficiency Test
a process to evaluate the competence of an analyst/laboratory by evaluation of the results
obtained on test materials. Involves the use of open, blind, reexamination, or known sample
techniques
the lowest quantity of a substance that can be distinguished from the absence of that
substance (a blank value) within a stated confidence limit
test result that states that an analyte is present, when, in fact, it is not present or, is present
in an amount less than a threshold or designated cut-off concentration
the process of using science to resolve legal issues
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