Probabilities and Human Hair Comparison

Volume 27, Issue 2 (April 1982)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1982
Page Count: 7

Probabilities and Human Hair Comparison
Barnett, PD
Criminalist, Forensic Science Associates, CA

Ogle, RR
Criminalist, Institute of Criminalistics, CA

(Received 2 April 1981; accepted 13 July 1981)

Abstract

Critical review shows that probability estimates regarding human scalp and pubic hair individualization are in error owing to defects in experimental design. The inherent bias is evaluated to preclude improper use of these probability estimates in the future.

Keywords:
criminalistics, hair, probability, human identification

Paper ID: JFS11482J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11482J
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 27, Issue 2 (April 1982) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (376K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 April 1982 Page Count: 7 Probabilities and Human Hair Comparison Barnett, PD Criminalist, Forensic Science Associates, CA Ogle, RR Criminalist, Institute of Criminalistics, CA (Received 2 April 1981; accepted 13 July 1981) Abstract Critical review shows that probability estimates regarding human scalp and pubic hair individualization are in error owing to defects in experimental design. The inherent bias is evaluated to preclude improper use of these probability estimates in the future. Keywords: criminalistics, hair, probability, human identification Paper ID: JFS11482J DOI: 10.1520/JFS11482J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Probabilities and Human Hair Comparison Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30