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 softwares
• 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

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.