Interpreting Forensic Evidence with Statistics
Building statistical resources to support forensic examiners
What’s Wrong in Statistics
New research indicates that the reported analyses of survey data often varies and frequently contain mistakes
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When Should Data Scientists Try a New Technique?
A new measure can help scientists decide which estimation method to use when modeling a particular data problem
Research Shows How Statistics Can Aid in the Fight against Misinformation
Research team team creates a statistical model that can be used to detect misinformation in social posts
Mathematical Models and Statistical Techniques for Testing Rationality
A review for scientists in testing whether animal behavior satisfies or violates rational choice theory
Biological Studies Often Misinterpret Sex-Based Data, Analysis Finds
The analysis encompassed different biological disciplines that involved either human or animal subjects
Recent Study Improves Shoe Print Forensics
A new model improves how uncertainty is calculated when matching shoe print evidence, strengthening the validity of this forensics technique
Half the World's Population Exposed to Rising Air Pollution
New research has shown that, despite global efforts to improve air quality, vast swaths of the world's population are experiencing increased levels of air pollution
National Center for Forensic Science Wins Federal Renewal
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has renewed support for the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence for another five years
Honey Bee Colonies Down by 16%
Honey bee populations tend to be more affected by specific weather patterns and natural disasters than climate change
Statistical Model Could Predict Future Disease Outbreaks
In recent years, the re-emergence of measles, mumps, polio, whooping cough, and other vaccine-preventable diseases has sparked a refocus on emergency preparedness