The Sources of Probabilistic Thinking in Forensic Science
The Sources of Probabilistic Thinking in Forensic Science

Summary/Abstract: The paper provides a historical introduction to the sources of probabilistic thinking including Bayesian Methods in forensic science. Starting form Aristotle and through the ages of Bayes the key figure of founding the contemporary probabilistic methodology used everywhere in different sciences. In forensic science substantial for DNA and fingerprint analysis. The Bayesian Networks will be important to the evidence evaluation and taken into consideration as a tool for the future forensic scientists. Some samples of miscarriage of justice caused by improper usage of probabilistic approach are given providing variety of viewpoints to the readers.

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