CPI Evidence Collection & Analysis 1

Question 1

What is the first step when analyzing collected paranormal evidence?

Accepted Answer

Organize and catalog all evidence

Answer

Initial review involves organizing and cataloging all data including audio, video, and environmental readings.

Question 2

Why is it important to analyze audio recordings in a quiet environment?

Accepted Answer

To reduce contamination during review

Answer

Minimizing external noise ensures accurate identification of EVPs or anomalies in the recording.

Question 3

What software can help enhance faint EVP recordings?

Accepted Answer

Audacity

Answer

Audio editing software like Audacity allows enhancement of frequencies and noise reduction to identify potential EVPs.

Question 4

Why is time-stamping important in video/audio analysis?

Accepted Answer

It helps match events across data sources

Answer

Time-stamping helps correlate events across different devices and validate reported phenomena.

Question 5

How should still images be evaluated during evidence analysis?

Accepted Answer

By comparing to baseline images

Answer

Images should be reviewed for anomalies, validated against baseline photos, and checked for camera artifacts.

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