ANT205H5 Study Guide - Final Guide: Orthohantavirus, Forensic Anthropology, Dangerous Goods
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Characteristics of a critical thinker: rationality (using logic, self-awareness (knowing one"s biases, honesty (integrity, being truthful about biases, open-mindedness (understand different viewpoints, discipline (self-controlled & objective, judgment (form an opinion based on the info) In forensic science: never underestimate the checklist. Classification of: nature of the crime (homicide, robbery, etc. , location (indoor vs. outdoor, primary vs. secondary location, mistakes have serious consequences, chain of evidence must be strong enough to provide a solution. This includes the quality, reliability, and value of the information: used to evaluate articles, witness, etc. (good vs. poor sources, arguments, must be the logical basis for all decisions (problem solving) In forensic anthropology: design of search strategies, determination of best way to recover remains w/out damaging evidence, determination of forensic significance, identification confirmation/rejection, best methods for biological profiling, evidence interpretation at the scene: Primary location (original crime) vs. secondary (dumpsite) How to think more critically: recognize blind spots.
