The Location of an Item of Evidence on a Crime

question 66

Multiple Choice

The location of an item of evidence on a crime scene sketch is shown by its distance from points of reference that:

• A)Are fixed or immovable.
• B)Are within ten feet of the item.
• C)Are located outside the boundaries of the crime scene.
• D)Can be transported to the crime laboratory.

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Definitions:

Student T-distributed

A probability distribution used in statistical analyses when the sample size is small and the population standard deviation is unknown.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis in the context of a hypothesis test.

Normal Distribution

It is a probability distribution that features a symmetric alignment around the mean, emphasizing that data around the mean occur more than data at a distance.

Degrees of Freedom

The count of separate values or amounts that are capable of changing in an analysis while still respecting all limitations.