„It deserves a place in the library of any seriousforensic scientist and I congratulate the author on hisachievement.“ (Significance, 1 March2006)„... useful for those who are becoming introduced to forensicscience.“ (The American Statistician, August 2007)
„... the book is an easy read... it would appeal to students offorensic science at both introductory and advanced levels.“(Journal of Tropical Pedriatrics, 2nd February 2006)
„ ... deserves a place in the library of any seriousforensic scientist and I congratulate the author on hisachievement.“ (Significance, Issue 3, 2006)
„ ... an easy read with many complex concepts described in alucid style.“ (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics: Vol. 52; 4,2006)
„One of the most important issues in using likelihood ratios ina forensic context may well be determining the relevant populationof a sample. This is an are that is discussed throughout thetext... gives insight...“ (Canadian Society of ForensicScience, October 2006)
Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists
von David LucyOpening with a brief overview of the history and use ofstatistics within forensic science, the text then goes on tointroduce statistical techniques commonly used to examine dataobtained during laboratory experiments. There is a strong emphasison the evaluation of scientific observation as evidence and modernBayesian approaches to interpreting forensic data for the courts. The analysis of key forms of evidence are discussed throughout witha particular focus on DNA, fibres and glass.
An invaluable introduction to the statistical interpretation offorensic evidence; this book will be invaluable for allundergraduates taking courses in forensic science.
* Introduction to the key statistical techniques used in theevaluation of forensic evidence
* Includes end of chapter exercises to enhance studentunderstanding
* Numerous examples taken from forensic science to put thesubject into context
