Which term describes the methods used by investigators to uncover facts in criminal cases?

• A. Evidence Gathering
• B. Investigation Techniques
• C. Criminal Verdicts
• D. Legislative Process

Answer: (B)

The question tests understanding of the terminology for how investigators conduct inquiries. Investigation techniques describe the broad range of approaches and procedures investigators use to uncover facts in criminal cases. It includes interviewing witnesses, examining scenes, collecting and analyzing evidence, applying forensic methods, and organizing information. Evidence gathering is a part of these techniques—focused specifically on collecting proof—so it’s narrower than the full set of methods. Criminal verdicts are the outcomes of trials, not how investigations are conducted, and the legislative process relates to making laws, not uncovering facts in crimes. So the best fit is investigation techniques because it covers the complete suite of methods investigators employ.