The criminal investigator must incorporate skills of critical thinking with known scientific methods in their investigations. When comparing these two approaches to criminal investigation, which statement below best reflects a scientific method?
A) The collection of data through observation and experimentation and the formulation and testing of hypotheses
B) An ability to recognize problems and to find workable means for meeting those problems
C) Being disposed to consider in a thoughtful way the problems and subjects that come within the range of one's experiences
D) Deliberately evaluates the quality of thinking
Question 2
After an initial evaluation of evidence in a case, the criminal investigator draws conclusions through a process of reasoning. This process is typically achieved through inductive or deductive reasoning. Which of the following statements is an example of strong INDUCTIVE reasoning?
A) My daughter likes red; therefore, red is a feminine color.
B) The suspect was driving a car; therefore, the driver has a driver's license.
C) The wind is blowing at 10 mph.
D) All observed crows are black; therefore, all crows are black.
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