ISSUES IN FORENSIC MEASUREMENTS

Giovanni Battista Rossi, Francesco Crenna
Abstract:
The role of measurement in forensic science is discussed, with focus on the impact of measurement uncertainty in forensic decision-making. The need of properly modelling the measurement process and the benefit of expressing results in probabilistic terms are pointed out. The interpretation of probabilistic statements in decision-making is also discussed and the use of scales of degree of certainty is suggested. The benefit of a multi- and interdisciplinary approach is outlined, as well as the need of future research in this area.
Keywords:
forensic metrology, measurement science, uncertainty, measurement modelling, probability
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IMEKO-WC-2015-TC7-199.pdf
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Event details
Event name:
XXI IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Measurement in Research and Industry

Place:
Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Time:
30 August 2015 - 04 September 2015