Question

multiple choice
qualitative analytic methods are needed to determine______.
○ the location of the murderer using the poison
○ the identity of the poison used in a murder
○ the location of the poison used in a murder
○ the amount of poison used in a murder

Explanation:

Qualitative analytic methods focus on identifying the nature or identity of a substance. In this context, determining the identity of the poison (qualitative) is what qualitative methods do. The location of the murderer is not a chemical - related qualitative determination. The location of the poison is more about spatial aspects (not chemical identity). The amount of poison is a quantitative (measurable amount) determination, not qualitative.

Answer:

the identity of the poison used in a murder