Special issue on measuring and reporting the precision of forensic likelihood ratios: Introduction to the debate

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    Abstract

    The present paper introduces the Science & Justice virtual special issue on measuring and reporting the precision of forensic likelihood ratios — whether this should be done, and if so how. The focus is on precision (aka reliability) as opposed to accuracy (aka validity). The topic is controversial and different authors are expected to express a range of nuanced opinions. The present paper frames the debate, explaining the underlying problem and referencing classes of solutions proposed in the existing literature. The special issue will consist of a number of position papers, responses to those position papers, and replies to the responses.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)371-373
    Number of pages3
    JournalScience and Justice
    Volume56
    Issue number5
    Early online date14 May 2016
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2016

    Keywords

    • Accuracy
    • Forensic evidence
    • Likelihood ratio
    • Precision
    • Reliability
    • Validity

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