Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists, 9780470022016
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Unlock forensic evidence: Statistics made easy for crime scene analysis.
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Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists

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    272 pages

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    3 November 2005

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Summary

Unlocking Forensic Evidence: A Statistical Toolkit

Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists is an essential guide, gently introducing the key statistical techniques used to evaluate various types of forensic evidence. Assuming only a modest mathematical background, this book uses real-life examples from forensic science literature and casework to illustrate relevant statistical concepts and methods.

Opening with a brief overview of the history and use of s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780470022016
ISBN-10:0470022019
Author:David Lucy
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Edition:1st
Release Date:3 November 2005
Weight:482g
Dimensions:249mm x 171mm x 16mm
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Critics Review

“It deserves a place in the library of any serious forensic scientist and I congratulate the author on his achievement.”   (Significance, 1 March 2006)

“…useful for those who are becoming introduced to forensic science.” (The American Statistician, August 2007)

”…the book is an easy read…it would appeal to students of forensic science at both introductory and advanced levels.” (Journal of Tropical Pedriatrics, 2nd February 2006)

” … deserves a place in the library of any serious forensic scientist and I congratulate the author on his achievement.” (Significance, Issue 3, 2006)

” … an easy read with many complex concepts described in a lucid style.” (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics: Vol. 52; 4, 2006)

“One of the most important issues in using likelihood ratios in a forensic context may well be determining the relevant population of a sample. This is an are that is discussed throughout the text…gives insight…” (Canadian Society of Forensic Science, October 2006)

About The Author

David Lucy

Dr. David Lucy, School of Mathematics, The University of Edinburgh.

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