The examination of a paint chip found on a hit-and-run victim's garment side-by-side with paint removed from a vehicle suspected of being involved in the incident is an example of:

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This is an example of comparison, where forensic scientists compare evidence from a crime scene (paint chip on victim's garment) directly with potential source material (paint from a suspected vehicle) to see if they could have come from the same source.

The Examination of a Paint Chip Found on a Hit-And-Run