During the weekly forensic science episodes, document how the scientific method was used during the investigation. The steps the of scientific method are listed below:

 

Scientific Method

(as it pertains to criminalistics)

á     Observe a problem or questioned evidence and collect objective data.

á     Consider a hypothesis or possible solution.

á     Examine, test, and then analyze the evidence.

á     Determine the significance of the evidence.

á     Formulate a theory based on evaluation of the significance of the evidence.