Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis

Paper Summary:

The paper explains the hypothesis behind comparative bullet lead analysis and discusses how, although it is scientifically valid, research has revealed the likelihood for inaccuracies with this method of investigation. The paper relates that, in the future, comparative bullet lead analysis results may be introduced as one of many other factors and not as conclusive evidence of guilt.

Outline:
Introduction - The Scientific Method and Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis
Hypothetical Framework and Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis Methodology
Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis and Violation of the Scientific Method
Conclusion

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"Generally, the scientific methods consists of forming and testing hypotheses to explain an observed phenomenon or group of phenomena. More specifically, scientific inquiry consists of disprovable hypotheses capable of being tested in relation to corresponding phenomena or quantitative predictions in ways that can either establish a logical basis supporting the proposed explanation or refute it. Finally, scientific tests must be repeatable by other experimenters.
"In criminal investigations, the scientific method underlies every component of forensic analysis. Furthermore, aside from the requirement that any method used to establish evidence of a crime be supported by a valid, testable, repeatable hypothesis, the burden of proof on the prosecution also requires any relevant test used to establish guilt be sufficiently accurate to a very high degree of certainty (Kobalinsky and Liotti, et al., 2005)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Kobalinsky, L., Liotti, T.F., Oeser-Sweat, J. (2005). DNA: Forensic and Legal Applications. Hoboken: Wiley & Sons.
• Solomon, J. (2007). FBI's Forensic Test Full of Holes. The Washington Post; November 18, 2007, p. A1.

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