The use of science to answer legal questions is known as

• A. Forensics
• B. Criminology
• C. Ballistics
• D. Toxicology

Answer: (A)

Using science to answer legal questions is the field of forensics, or forensic science. It involves applying scientific methods to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence—like fingerprints, DNA, ballistics, and toxicology—and presenting those findings in court. Criminology studies crime and criminals from social and behavioral perspectives, not the practical analysis of evidence for legal cases. Ballistics and toxicology are specific subfields within forensic science, not the overarching term. Therefore, the description fits forensics best.