Articulate How a Factual Claim Differs from an Opinion

question 16

Essay

Articulate how a factual claim differs from an opinion. Using concrete examples, be specific about what each type of statement involves and what kind of evidence each statement requires.

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Definitions:

Source of E-Evidence

Origin or provider of digital data or electronic records that can be used as evidence in legal proceedings or investigations.

Metadata

Embedded electronic data recorded by a computer in association with a particular file, including location path, creator, date created, date last accessed, hidden notes, earlier versions, passwords, and formatting. Metadata reveals information about how, when, and by whom a document was created, accessed, modified, and transmitted.

Electronic Data

Information that is stored in a digital format and can be retrieved via electronic devices.

Chain of Custody

The chronological documentation or paper trail that records the sequence of custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical or electronic evidence.