Statistics and the evaluation of forensic evidence

Description de la formation

Objectifs

• To gain specialized and up-to-date knowledge in the field of forensic interpretation and evaluation of evidence
• To master probabilistic reasoning, Bayesian networks and statistical methods using appropriate tools and software
• To manage issues of interpretation at a high level from case reception to court
• To acquire skills in oral and written communication of uncertainty
• To develop independence and self-confidence in solving practical inferential problems
• To gain a harmonised view with regard to interpretation across forensic disciplines and laboratories, including the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures
• To establish a fruitful exchange amongst practitioners taking the course

This course is granted 20 ECTS credits.

Plan de la formation

The cursus implies :

6 core modules

• Uncertainty in forensic science
• Assessing evidence given source level propositions
• Assessing evidence given activity level propositions
• Assessing evidence given offence level propositions
• Pre-assessment and management of cases
• Evidential matters

2 specialised modules

• DNA evidence
• From glass to fingerprints

Regular on-line evaluation on all modules

Participants will take all core modules and choose one of the two specialised modules.