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Which crime drama TV shows do you or have you watched?
CSI

46

64.8%

Dexter

23

32.4%

Bones

28

39.4%

Body of Proof

8.5%

Forensic Files

11.3%

NCIS

37

52.1%

The Closer

12

16.9%

Without a Trace

15

21.1%

Other

31

43.7%

CSI

46

64.8%

Dexter

23

32.4%

Bones

28

39.4%

Body of Proof

8.5%

Forensic Files

11.3%

NCIS

37

52.1%

The Closer

12

16.9%

Without a Trace

15

21.1%

Other

31

43.7%

On average, how many hours a week do you watch crime-related TV shows?

None

26

36.6%

1-3

26

36.6%

3-6

13

18.3%

6-9

2.8%

More than 9

5.6%

None

26

36.6%

1-3

26

36.6%

3-6

13

18.3%

6-9

2.8%

More than 9

5.6%

Yes

18

25.4%

No

48

67.6%

7%

Yes

18

25.4%

No

48

67.6%

7%

Have you heard of the CSI Effect?

Unsure

Unsure

What is the CSI Effect?

A term used to describe the phenomenon whereby high-tech, forensic science portrayed in television crime dramas theoretically promotes unrealistic expectations among jurors of how appa
A term used to describe the effect that all TV has on viewers' mental and intellectual well-being.
A term used to describe the effect that forensic science has on criminal justice and solving crimes.
unsure

A term used to describe the phenomenon whereby high-tech, forensic science portrayed in television crime dramas theoretically promotes unrealistic expectations among jurors of how appa
A term used to describe the effect that all TV has on viewers' mental and intellectual well-being.
A term used to describe the effect that forensic science has on criminal justice and solving crimes.
unsure

Finding a suspect's fingerprint at a crime scene always means the suspect is guilty.
True

0%

False

71

100%

Unsure

0%

True

0%

False

71

100%

0%

True

28

39.4%

False

34

47.9%

12.7%

True

28

39.4%

False

34

47.9%

12.7%

Unsure

Everyone has different DNA and there are no exceptions.

Unsure

Unsure

Twins have different fingerprints.

True

48

67.6%

False

4.2%

Unsure

20

28.2%

True

48

67.6%

False

4.2%

20

28.2%

Unsure

Shows depicting Forensic Science professionals are always accurate because the actors study professionals.
True

2.8%

False

63

88.7%

Unsure

8.5%

True

2.8%

False

63

88.7%

8.5%

Unsure

There should always be fingerprint or DNA evidence in every crime.

True

2.8%

False

62

87.3%

Unsure

9.9%

True

2.8%

False

62

87.3%

9.9%

Unsure

"If the police did not find biological evidence at a crime scene, you would want to know why they didnt find any."

True

49

69%

False

22

31%

True

49

69%

False

22

31%

Everything collected at a crime scene is tested and analyzed before a suspect's trial.
True

30

42.3%

False

32

45.1%

12.7%

True

30

42.3%

False

32

45.1%

12.7%

Unsure

Unsure

Which of the following databases is fictional? (Bowen)

IBIS - A database which stores information about bullets and casings, but not specific forearms.
ROMS - A database which keeps track of martial and relationship statuses of convicted criminals
CODIS - A database which stores DNA information of previous offenders

PDQ - A database which keeps track of chemical compositions of paint from most domestic and foreign car manufacturers and the majority of vehicles marketed in North America after 1973
They all exist and are used frequently.
IBIS - A database which stores information about bullets and casings, but not specific forearms.
ROMS - A database which keeps track of martial and relationship statuses of convicted criminals
CODIS - A database which stores DNA information of previous offenders

PDQ - A database which keeps track of chemical compositions of paint from most domestic and foreign car manufacturers and the majority of vehicles marketed in North America after 1973
They all exist and are used frequently.

Gender

Male

17

23.9%

Female

53

74.6%

Other

1.4%

Male

17

23.9%

Female

53

74.6%

1.4%

Other

Occupation
Office Clerk
Unemployed
bus driver
librarian
Graphic designer
Nanny
Financial aid coordinator
Grad student
sales associate
Musician
student
Carpenter
Mental Health Counselor
advertising
retired
personal care assistant
Health Policy Analyst
Teacher/office
Graduate Student
student/unemployed
Military
Student
Pharmacy Technician
Homemaker/ mother
Homemaker
Retail
Chef & a Mom
Teaching assistant
Teacher
Artist/writer
student
Cardiovascular invasive specialist
Marketing Specialist
PCA
Bar tender
restaurant manager
Finance
intern at US probation
Caregiver
geotechnical engineer
Internal Auditor
Vet tech
MGMT

Firefighter
Flight Attendant
Social worker
Designer
Bartender
Dietitian
Sahm
Office Clerk
Unemployed
bus driver
librarian
Graphic designer
Nanny
Financial aid coordinator
Grad student
sales associate
Musician
student
Carpenter
Mental Health Counselor
advertising
retired
personal care assistant
Health Policy Analyst
Teacher/office
Graduate Student
student/unemployed
Military
Student
Pharmacy Technician
Homemaker/ mother
Homemaker
Retail
Chef & a Mom
Teaching assistant
Teacher
Artist/writer
student
Cardiovascular invasive specialist
Marketing Specialist
PCA
Bar tender
restaurant manager
Finance
intern at US probation
Caregiver
geotechnical engineer
Internal Auditor
Vet tech
MGMT
Firefighter
Flight Attendant
Social worker
Designer
Bartender
Dietitian
Sahm

College Major, if applicable.

Psychology
no
Associates degree
liberal arts
Social work
N/a
Homeland Security studies
elementary education
Philosophy
Film Studies
Psychology
Sociology
biochemistry
N/A
NA
Criminal Justice
Pharmacy
Chemistry
communications
public policy
advertising
Counselor Education
undeclared
Peace and Justice
Mass Communications
None
library and information sciences
marketing
Advertising
Crime and Justice Studies / Mental Health Counseling
Communications
Biology
Public Affairs
welding technologies
forensic psychology
Fine Arts
Nursing
nursing
Music
bay state college
none
Physics
Finance
Baking & Pastry Arts & Science
Disaster Resilience Leadership
Early childhood education
nutrition
Music w/ elective studies
criminal justice
exercise physiology
english
Criminal Justice & Psychology
sociology
business
Environmental Studies
Graphic design
History

Early childhood education/psychology

law
English
communications
Education
Medicine
Psychology
no
Associates degree
liberal arts
Social work
N/a
Homeland Security studies
elementary education
Philosophy
Film Studies
Psychology
Sociology
biochemistry
N/A
NA
Criminal Justice
Pharmacy
Chemistry
communications
public policy
advertising
Counselor Education
undeclared
Peace and Justice
Mass Communications
None
library and information sciences
marketing
Advertising
Crime and Justice Studies / Mental Health Counseling
Communications
Biology
Public Affairs
welding technologies
forensic psychology
Fine Arts
Nursing
nursing
Music
bay state college
none
Physics
Finance
Baking & Pastry Arts & Science
Disaster Resilience Leadership
Early childhood education
nutrition
Music w/ elective studies
criminal justice
exercise physiology
english
Criminal Justice & Psychology

sociology
business
Environmental Studies
Graphic design
History
Early childhood education/psychology
law
English
communications
Education
Medicine

Age
under 18

0%

18-24

31

43.7%

25-34

23

32.4%

34-49

13

18.3%

50-64

4.2%

65+

1.4%

under 18

0%

18-24

31

43.7%

25-34

23

32.4%

34-49

13

18.3%

50-64

4.2%

65+

1.4%

Please give one common reason why a crime may not be solved.
Evidence is lacking
lack of evidence that is able to be collected
Red tape
no evidence
Insufficient Evidence
Not enough evidence
Statute of Limitations, Jury Nulification, Human Error
Inconclusive evidence
Insufficient proof of suspect's presence at crime scene (i.e. no recorded security film, no biological evidence, no eyewitnesses to testify).
not enough evidence
Tampered with evidence
All of the evidence was not tested, or the jury believes a false testimony.
Faulty testing, flawed autopsies
Not enough evidence
not finding evidence
lack of interest or dedication
Money
Lack of evidence
There are no eyewitnesses
Out of town criminals, people that commit crime in a neighborhood and then return to their own neighborhoods.
The environment where the crime took place deteriorated the evidence.
corruption
lack of evidence tying a specific person or persons to the crime
Insufficient evidence to find the perpetrator
lack of evidence
No body is ever recovered
Circumstantial evidence only
No evidence
Lack of evidence
no suspect has been identified

there is not enough evidence to convict someone

Insufficient evidence
No suspect
It was framed to look like a suicide.
There may not be much follow up with investigation and depending on the seriousness it may not even be reported
Witnesses won't come forward
Lack of incriminating evidence
No body
Due to insufficient evidence.
police error
not enough evidence
no leads, either in physical evidence or people to interview
evidence
Lack of evidence that is able to be collected
Cause people have not enough time to really do there job right
No physical evidence
Mishandling/Contamination of Evidence (Intentional or Unintentional)
not sufficient evidence
lack of evidence
Evidence
Evidence is lacking
lack of evidence that is able to be collected
Red tape
no evidence
Insufficient Evidence
Not enough evidence
Statute of Limitations, Jury Nulification, Human Error
Inconclusive evidence
Insufficient proof of suspect's presence at crime scene (i.e. no recorded security film, no biological evidence, no eyewitnesses to testify).
not enough evidence
Tampered with evidence
All of the evidence was not tested, or the jury believes a false testimony.
Faulty testing, flawed autopsies
Not enough evidence
not finding evidence
lack of interest or dedication
Money
Lack of evidence
There are no eyewitnesses
Out of town criminals, people that commit crime in a neighborhood and then return to their own neighborhoods.
The environment where the crime took place deteriorated the evidence.
corruption
lack of evidence tying a specific person or persons to the crime
Insufficient evidence to find the perpetrator
lack of evidence
No body is ever recovered
Circumstantial evidence only
No evidence
Lack of evidence
no suspect has been identified
there is not enough evidence to convict someone
Insufficient evidence
No suspect
It was framed to look like a suicide.
There may not be much follow up with investigation and depending on the seriousness it may not even be reported
Witnesses won't come forward
Lack of incriminating evidence
No body

Due to insufficient evidence.

police error
not enough evidence
no leads, either in physical evidence or people to interview
evidence
Lack of evidence that is able to be collected
Cause people have not enough time to really do there job right
No physical evidence
Mishandling/Contamination of Evidence (Intentional or Unintentional)
not sufficient evidence
lack of evidence
Evidence

Who do you believe is to blame for this common issue?

Police

9.9%

The Law, Lawyers, or Judges

4.2%

Forensic Crime Lab Technicians

0%

Crime Scene Investigators

2.8%

The Victim

0%

No One

40

56.3%

Other

12

16.9%

Police

9.9%

The Law, Lawyers, or Judges

4.2%

Forensic Crime Lab Technicians

0%

Crime Scene Investigators

2.8%

The Victim

0%

No One

40

56.3%

Other

12

16.9%

Which crime drama TV shows do you or have you watched?

On average, how many hours a week do you watch crime-related TV shows?
Have you heard of the CSI Effect?
What is the CSI Effect?
Finding a suspect's fingerprint at a crime scene always means the suspect is guilty.
Everyone has different DNA and there are no exceptions.
Twins have different fingerprints.
Shows depicting Forensic Science professionals are always accurate because the actors study professionals.
There should always be fingerprint or DNA evidence in every crime.
"If the police did not find biological evidence at a crime scene, you would want to know why they didnt find any."
Everything collected at a crime scene is tested and analyzed before a suspect's trial.
Which of the following databases is fictional? (Bowen)
Gender
Occupation
College Major, if applicable.
Age

Please give one common reason why a crime may not be solved.
Who do you believe is to blame for this common issue?

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