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the detailed technical review of bench notes, data, observations and analytical results that form the basis for the scientific conclusion(s).
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laboratory activities specific to a discipline directly related to the analysis or examination of evidence for the purpose of providing information in a laboratory report, whether verbal or written.
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protocols developed for analyses, examination, comparison, or identification that prescribes the Good Analytical Practice in a discipline.
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a critical evaluation process that supports or refutes a hypothesis.
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to be proven true or false.
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the observation, evaluation, and feedback from the sworn testimony given by a staff member as part of his/her normal job duties. Also may be a reviewed by an officer of the court.
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an idea accepted or proposed as demonstrable truth; often as part of a general theory.
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most logical explanation of an event that occurs in nature.
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a part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function.
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the technique of obtaining an X-ray picture of a selected layer in an object.
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analysis of biological samples for the presence of drugs and other potentially toxic materials.
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any analytical procedure utilizing either chemical or instrumental techniques not specifically covered in other forensic disciplines.
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the property of a result of a measurement whereby it can be related to appropriate standards, generally international or national standards, through an unbroken chain of comparisons.
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a written description of activities to be performed by a trainee status member of the Forensic Laboratory for the purpose of enhancing job-related knowledge, skills or abilities.
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a physical injury or wound caused by an external force of violence, which may cause death or permanent disability. Trauma is also used to describe severe emotional or psychological shock or distress.
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the total time a Service Request is in the laboratory, from its receipt at Evidence Intake until a formal report is issued
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