Question

a forensic scientist matches a suspects fingerprint on a drinking glass found in a robbery victims apartment. what type of analysis was done?
the scientist made an identification.
the scientist made a comparison.
the scientist supplied direct evidence.
the scientist made an association through individualized evidence.
question 2
which is an example of how gross evidence can be used to solve a crime?
the coagulation of blood near a victim indicates that death occurred two hours prior to discovery when a suspect was reported at work.
a latent fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect.
clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.
a forensic scientist concludes that tiny hairs found on a murder victim were not those of a suspect, but rather those of a dachshund.

Explanation:

For the first question, when a forensic scientist matches a suspect's fingerprint on a drinking - glass, they are making an association through individualized evidence as fingerprints are unique to individuals. For the second question, gross evidence refers to large or easily observable evidence. Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife being matched to a suspect is an example of using gross evidence as the fingerprints are easily observable.

Answer:

Question 1: The scientist made an association through individualized evidence.
Question 2: Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.