In 750 to 1,000 words, summarize how the scientific method governs the way a forensic scientist would conduct a qualitative and quantitative analysis of a suspected illegal drug sample leading to an expert opinion that the sample contains heroin with a purity of 60%. Include the following:
- Explain the information gleaned by the forensic scientist in the process of conducting both qualitative and quantitative analysis of a suspected illegal drug sample.
- Differentiate between screening tests and confirmation tests. (Each test or technique available to the forensic scientist has its benefits and limitations.)
- Provide examples of drug screening tests/techniques and confirmation tests/techniques.
- Address the following questions:
- What combination of analytical procedures can a forensic scientist use when identifying a white powder as containing heroin with a purity of 60% to ensure that accurate and reliable scientific results are obtained? (The conclusions and opinions expressed by forensic scientists are subject to scrutiny through the judicial process.)
- How would a forensic scientist defend his or her scientific conclusions and opinions in a court of law?
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