When stories and numbers meet in court

Mathematical model could help judges marshal their thoughts

Different types of evidence often pass the review during a court case. But how do judges balance ‘hard’ data, for example the chances that the DNA trace comes from the suspect, against witness statements? Mathematician Charlotte Vlek has developed a solution, but not one that can be used in every case.

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Dissertation: http://hdl.handle.net/11370/dae06a2a-d6ab-4afd-8b03-13987b827be9