Which term means the methods used to uncover facts in criminal cases?

• A. Investigation Techniques
• B. Social Control
• C. Police
• D. Evidence Gathering

Answer: (A)

The methods used to uncover facts in criminal cases are described as investigation techniques. These are the systematic approaches investigators apply to gather information and build a factual picture of what happened, who was involved, and why. They include activities like interviewing witnesses, examining crime scenes, using forensics, and reviewing records—all aimed at uncovering evidence about the case.

Social control refers to how society regulates behavior, not the methods for uncovering facts. The police are the agency that enforces laws and conducts investigations, not the term for the methods themselves. Evidence gathering is the process of collecting materials that may be used as proof, which happens within investigations but doesn’t by itself define the methods used to uncover facts.