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Weight-of-Evidence for Forensic DNA Profiles
David J. Balding
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Description for Weight-of-Evidence for Forensic DNA Profiles
Hardcover. Offers guidance to forensic scientists with little dependence on mathematical ability. This book helps to assess DNA evidence and present that evidence in a courtroom setting. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
Assessing Weight-of-Evidence for DNA Profiles is an excellent introductory text to the use of statistical analysis for assessing DNA evidence. It offers practical guidance to forensic scientists with little dependence on mathematical ability as the book includes background information on statistics – including likelihood ratios – population genetics, and courtroom issues.
Assessing Weight-of-Evidence for DNA Profiles is an excellent introductory text to the use of statistical analysis for assessing DNA evidence. It offers practical guidance to forensic scientists with little dependence on mathematical ability as the book includes background information on statistics – including likelihood ratios – population genetics, and courtroom issues.
The author, who is highly experienced in this field, has illustrated the book throughout with his own experiences as well as providing a theoretical underpinning to the subject. It is an ideal choice for forensic scientists and lawyers, as well as statisticians and population geneticists with an interest ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
Series
Statistics in Practice
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470867648
SKU
V9780470867648
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Ref
99-50
About David J. Balding
Editors: D. J. Balding, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK M. Bishop, UK HGMP Resource Centre, Cambridge, UK C. Cannings, University of Sheffield, UK
Reviews for Weight-of-Evidence for Forensic DNA Profiles
"This book is a good example of how statistics can be explained in plain English to a nontechnical audience, a skill that every statistician needs to master for improved communication." (Technometrics, August 2008) "...this book should provide a good starting point for any reader..." (International Statistical Institute, January 2006) " … one of the most gifted writers ... Read more