Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence for Forensic Scientists - Couverture rigide

Aitken, C. G. G.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471955329 ISBN 13 : 9780471955320

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

Statistics in Practice A new series of practical books outlining the use of statistical techniques in a wide range of application areas: Human and Biological Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences Industry, Commerce and Finance The use of statistical and probabilistic methods and models in forensic science is of increasing importance, as demonstrated by the widespread public interest in DNA profiling evidence. However, such methods and models are appropriate to a range of other situations also of relevance to forensic scientists. Assuming only a modest mathematical background, the book uses data-based examples from a forensic science background to illustrate, with careful presentation and explanation, the relevant statistical concepts and methods. Topics covered include: Transfer evidence. The likelihood ratio approach for evaluating evidence under conflicting hypotheses produced by the prosecution and the defence. The interpretation of quantitative results the prosecutor's and the defender's fallacies. The examination of DNA profiling, blood groups, glass fragments, etc. The clarity of exposition makes this book ideal for all forensic scientists, lawyers and other professionals in related fields interested in the quantitative assessment and evaluation of evidence.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The use of statistical and probabilistic ideas in forensic scienceis of increasing importance to the administration of justice. Thisis exemplified by their role in the evaluation and interpretationof trace evidence, such as glass, fibres and DNA. They allow theforensic scientist to evaluate and interpret evidence where thereis an element of uncertainty.

For many years, Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence forForensic Scientists has been considered the leading text in thestatistical evaluation of forensic evidence. It is highly regardedamongst forensic scientists. This new edition is fully updated,covering many new topics of interest, and includes coverage of newfields of evidence. It features new examples concerned withup–to–date data sets, and a chapter on evidence evaluation usingBayesian nets.

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to the statisticalevaluation of forensic evidence.
• Features new material on glass interpretation, fibresinterpretation and Bayesian nets.
• Includes new material on the analysis of multi variate data,useful, for example, in problems involving elemental or chemicalcompositions.
• Illustrated throughout with examples using real up–to–datedata.
• Assumes only a modest mathematical background.
• Includes a foreword by Dennis Lindley.

The clarity of exposition makes this book ideal for all forensicscientists, lawyers and other professionals in related fieldsinterested in the quantitative assessment and evaluation offorensic evidence. It is also suitable for graduate studentsstudying courses in the statistical evaluation of evidence.

′There can be no doubt that the appreciation of some evidencein a court of law has been greatly enhanced by the sound use ofstatistical ideas and one can be confident that the next decadewill see further developments, during which time this book willadmirably serve those who have cause to use statistics in forensicscience.′

D.V. Lindley

Revue de presse

A complex story is told well; anyone whose statisticalwork interacts with the legal system will do well to have this bookto hand. dies.   (Significance, 1 March2005)

An invaluable introduction to the statisticalinterpretation of forensic evidence; this book will be invaluablefor all undergraduates taking courses in forensic science. Introduction to the key statistical techniques used in theevaluation of forensic evidence.  Includes end of chapterexercises to enhance student understanding.  Numerous examplestaken from forensic science to put the subject intocontext.   (Voip–video, 24 September2012)

  wholly admirable the benefits of usingsensible notation to understand how to combine different types ofevidence shine through. (Significance magazine ofthe Royal Statistical Society, March 2005)

"We wish to congratulate Profs Aitken and Taroni on theirscholarly and valuable contribution to the field." (Law,Probability and Risk, 2006)

 

wholly admirable the benefits of using sensiblenotation to understand how to combine different types of evidenceshine through. (Significance magazine of the RoyalStatistical Society, March 2005)

"We wish to congratulate Profs Aitken and Taroni on theirscholarly and valuable contribution to the field." (Law,Probability and Risk, 2006)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471955329
• ISBN 13: 9780471955320
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 276
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Buchpark GmbH; gpsr@buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne