AJS 592: Use Of The Scientific Method

Scientific Method Ra 'Nisha Bowen AJS/592 July 8th, 2013 Leonard Robinson Scientific Method The scientific method is defined as a procedure that scientist use over periods of time to assemble a precise interpretations of the world. These perceptions and interpretation of natural phenomenon’s can be influenced by a person culture and beliefs. The scientific method is made up of four steps. These steps include * Observation and description of a phenomenon or group phenomenon * Formulation of a hypothesis or hypotheses to explain the phenomenon * Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of the other phenomenon, or quantitatively predict the results of new observations * Performance of test of predictions by several independent experimenters. In relation to forensic science the scientific method is very involved. Forensic science is science is in public, in court, or in the justice system. The "American Academy of Forensic Science" (1996-2013). In the criminal justice investigation process forensic science and the scientific method are used. The collecting of the evidence is a very important procedure and should be done with
Such questions include; how he or she knew the victim. This would determine the relationship between the victim and the suspect, if he or she knew the suspect very well, in passing, or if he or she were just an acquaintance. Asking the suspect where he or she was during the time of the crime determines an alibi. After the questioning is completed, based on the answers he or she is either let go or detained until further notice from the