The Detective Wants to Conduct an Experiment to See If

question 48

Multiple Choice

The detective wants to conduct an experiment to see if it was possible that the window was already open and the shots were fired by a person hiding in the bushes across the street.What should be done to make sure the experiment will be admissible in court

• A)Request a court order allowing the police to conduct the experiment.
• B)The defense attorney must be given the opportunity to be present when the experiment is performed.
• C)The conditions present when the crime occurred must be accurately replicated including distances from the house and weather conditions.
• D)All of these must be done in order to make the results of the experiment admissible in court.

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Definitions:

Concept Formation

The process of learning new categories by organizing and classifying information based on shared features or characteristics.

Algorithm

A methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier—but also more error-prone—use of heuristics.

Trial and Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success is achieved or the agent stops trying.

Heuristic

A simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgments and solve problems efficiently; usually speedier but also more error-prone than algorithms.