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PublisherCRC Press LLC

ISBN-10084930069X

ISBN-139780849300691

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038441062

Product Key Features

Number of Pages178 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameForensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence

SubjectMaterials Science / General, Forensic Science, Materials Science / Ceramics, Probability & Statistics / Bayesian Analysis

Publication Year2000

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics, Law, Technology & Engineering

AuthorTacha Natalie Hicks Champod

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN00-030354

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal666.1

Table Of ContentIntroduction EXAMINATION OF GLASS History Flat glass Float glass Toughened glass Laminated glass Glass composition Glass breakage under impact Physical examinations Examinations of large fragments Examinations performed on small and large fragments Elemental composition Summary of Chapter 1 THE CONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO EVIDENCE INTERPRETATION Data comparison Statistical tests and grouping1 Coincidence probabilities Summary of Chapter 2 THE BAYESIAN APPROACH TO EVIDENCE INTERPRETATION Probability - some definitions The laws of probability Bayesian thinking in forensic glass analysis Taking account of further analyses Search strategy Comparison of measurements: the continuous approach. Summary of Chapter 3 GLASS FOUND AT RANDOM AND FREQUENCY OF GLASS Relevant questions Availability Glass found at random (clothing surveys) Comparison between suspect and general population: an example. Estimation of the probability of finding at random i groups of j fragments frequency of the analyzed characteristics Control glass data collections Clothing surveys Characteristics of glass found on general population Characteristics of glass found on suspect population Comparison between suspect and general population: an example Summary of Chapter 4 TRANSFER AND PERSISTENCE STUDIES Transfer of glass Persistence of glass on garments Main results of the studies Modeling glass transfer and making estimates STATISTICAL TOOLS AND SOFTWARE Data analysis Calculating densities by hand Computer programs Summary of Chapter 6 REPORTING GLASS EVIDENCE Verbalization of a likelihood ratio answer Sensitivity of the a likelihood ratio answer to some of the data estimates The effect of search procedures Fallacy of the transposed conditional REFERENCES

SynopsisIntended for forensic scientists and students of the discipline, this book provides the necessary statistical tools and methodology for introducing forensic glass evidence into the laboratory. With free software available for downloading at the authors' Web site, scientists can apply their own data and draw conclusions using the principles detailed in the text. By presenting both the physical and chemical examinations performed on glass along with a recommended interpretation, the authors give readers the luxury of having all the reference materials they need contained within a single book., Intended for forensic scientists and students of the discipline, Forensic Interpretation of Glass Evidence provides the practicing forensic scientist with the necessary statistical tools and methodology to introduce forensic glass evidence into the laboratory. With free software available for downloading at the author's Web site, scientists can apply their own data and draw conclusions using principles practiced in the text. This book contains an introductory chapter on glass evidence procedures and analysis before covering topics such as classical approaches to handling glass evidence, the application of Bayesian statistics to forensic science, and the use of histograms. By presenting both the physical and chemical examinations performed on glass along with a recommended interpretation, the author allows readers the luxury of having all reference materials contained within a single book. Useful for case-working forensic scientists, this book is ideal for students of forensic science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well anyone currently working in the field.

LC Classification NumberTA450.C87 2000