An idea or theory about the origin and cause of a fire is called: a hypothesis. empirical…

An idea or theory about the origin and cause of a fire is called:
a hypothesis.
empirical findings.
inductive findings.
preliminary observations.
2. The process of reviewing information using an investigator’s knowledge, training, experience, and expertise is what type of reasoning?
Preliminary
Deductive
Subjective
Inductive
3. What step in the investigative process would fire modeling using incident data be related to?
Define the problem
Collect data
Analyze data
Test the hypothesis
4. Which of the following is normally the first determination the fire investigator makes during an investigation?
The ignition source
The first fuel ignited
The cause of the fire or explosion
The area of origin or origins of the fire or explosion
5. Which of the following is NOT acceptable for the analysis of investigative data?
Facts proven by observation
Subjective or speculative data
Facts proven by experimentation
Information based on empirical data
6. During the investigation, interviewing and evidence testing are examples of:
data collection.
deductive reasoning.
scene documentation.
identifying the problem.
7. The process of observing the world around you and analyzing what you observe to formulate hypotheses is called:
human nature.
problem solving.
hypothesis testing.
the Scientific Method.
8. If after testing, a final hypothesis regarding the origin and cause of a fire cannot be identified the cause of the fire should be listed as:
undetermined.
intentional.
suspicious.
accidental.
9. The first court decision that targeted the testimony of experts in the United States was:
Daubert v. Merrill Dow.
Frye v. United States.
Kumho Tire v. Carmichael.
Michigan Millers v. Benfield.
10. What step in the investigative process would the development of timelines and interpretation of burn patterns be related to?
Define the problem
Collect data
Analyze data
Test the hypothesis
11. The fire investigator uses knowledge filters to evaluate and analyze:
the right of entry into a fire scene.
information collected at the scene.
the potential for a successful prosecution.
research regarding fire growth and development.
12. What step in the investigative process would scene documentation fall into?
Define the problem
Collect data
Analyze data
Test the hypothesis
13. Recent revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 702 require the expert to:
base testimony on the principles of ipse dixit.
provide factual foundation for their testimony.
use scientific or technical terms in their testimony.
conduct scientific experiments to support their testimony.
14. What court decision expanded the Judge’s gatekeeper role to include technical and specialized evidence?
Daubert v. Merrill Dow
Frye v. United States
Kumho Tire v. Carmichael
Michigan Millers v. Benfield
15. The elimination of accidental and other fire causes is part of what step in the systematic investigative process?
Define the problem
Collect data
Analyze data
Testing the hypothesis