The Scientific Method in Forensic Science: A Canadian Handbook - Softcover

Illes, Mike; Wilson, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1773381636 ISBN 13: 9781773381633

Verlag: Canadian Scholars, 2020

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Written for the Canadian forensic science student and the professional practitioner, this timely and practical handbook provides an experience based learning tool. This text offers an understanding of scientific method and evidence-based analysis and how they relate to forensic science and its casework―from the crime scene to the courtroom―within the Canadian context. The authors explore the paradigm shift in forensic science, highlight basic skills like scientific reasoning and literature review, as well as untangle the complexities of ethics and bias, research design, critical thought, and best practices for communication in various settings. Case examples and court testimonies are reviewed to underscore the importance of these concepts.

By blending such real-life examples with scientific concepts like validation, peer review, accountability, and transparency, The Scientific Method in Forensic Science is a fundamental read for students in introductory forensics, criminology, police studies, and anthropology.

• Features
  • includes questions for critical thought, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, and additional instructional popouts
  • provides an experience-based learning opportunity for understanding the scientific method
  • utilizes case studies and court transcripts to illustrate practical applications in a Canadian context

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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

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Written for the forensic science student and professional practitioner, The Scientific Method in Forensic Science provides an experience-based learning opportunity for understanding the scientific method and evidence-based analysis as they relate to forensic science in a Canadian context. Underscoring the importance of these concepts, this handbook features real-world case and court examples that depict how scientific rigor has been incorporated into practice and the consequences when it has not.

The authors explore the paradigm shift in the discipline, examining important events and reports like the Kaufman Commission and the Goudge Report; review scientific concepts and reasoning; and outline steps to critically review a journal article and conduct a literature review. They also highlight the importance of critical thinking, ethics and impartiality, the role of statistics in casework, and effective communication.

Blending theory with experience-based examples and featuring thought-provoking questions, exercises, and suggestions for further reading, The Scientific Method in Forensic Science is an essential resource for students in forensic science, criminology, police studies, and anthropology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Canadian Scholars
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1773381636
• ISBN 13: 9781773381633
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 250
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