Abstract
Measuring the performance of forensic evaluation methods that compute likelihood ratios (LRs) is relevant for both the development and the validation of such methods. A framework of performance characteristics categorized as primary and secondary is introduced in this study to help achieve such development and validation. Ground-truth labelled fingerprint data is used to assess the performance of an example likelihood ratio method in terms of those performance characteristics. Discrimination, calibration, and especially the coherence of this LR method are assessed as a function of the quantity and quality of the trace fingerprint specimen. Assessment of the coherence revealed a weakness of the comparison algorithm in the computer-assisted likelihood ratio method used.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-132 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Forensic science international |
Volume | 249 |
Early online date | 4 Feb 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- n/a OA procedure
- Fingermark
- Fingerprint
- Forensic evidence
- Likelihood ratio
- Validation
- Coherence