Forensic Statistics
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk stəˈtɪs.tɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) The application of statistical methods to analyze evidence and data in legal contexts, often to assess probabilities or support expert testimony in forensic science.
The expert witness used forensic statistics to evaluate the likelihood that the DNA matched the suspect.
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- forensic statistics
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Commentary
Forensic statistics is crucial for quantifying uncertainty and supporting conclusions drawn from scientific evidence in courts; clarity in presenting statistical results to lay audiences is essential.
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