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Lab Report Outline: Physical Evidence

M. Villani

Introduction
1. What are some common types of physical evidence?
2. Explain the significance of physical evidence in relation to crime scene 
investigations.
3. Distinguish between group and individual characteristics.

Problem
How do forensic investigators use physical evidence to solve crime?

Hypothesis
Answer the problem before your investigation.

Data
1. Evidence you and your group produced.
2. Evidence you and your group examined.

Analysis
1. What problems did you and your group encounter while you produced the
physical evidence?
a. How were you able to solve these problems? Explain.
2. What problems did you encounter while you were examining the packet of 
physical evidence?
a. How were you able to solve these problems? Explain.

Conclusion: Answer the aim

Discussion:
1. Read the case study
2. Answer questions 1-5


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