Question

when a paint chip found on a hit - and - run victims garment is examined side - by - side with paint removed from a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident, this is an example of what? identification comparison classification individualization

Explanation:

• Identification refers to determining the chemical or physical nature of a substance.
• Comparison involves examining two or more items to note similarities and differences. Here, the paint chip from the victim's garment and the paint from the suspected vehicle are being examined side - by - side, which is a comparison.
• Classification is the process of sorting items into categories based on shared characteristics.
• Individualization is the process of determining that an item comes from a single, specific source.

Answer:

B. Comparison