Assessing Weight-of-Evidence for DNA Profiles is an excellent introductory text to the use of statistical analysis for assessing DNA evidence. It offers practical guidance to forensic scientists with little dependence on mathematical ability as the book includes background information on statistics - including likelihood ratios - population genetics, and courtroom issues.

The author, who is highly experienced in this field, has illustrated the book throughout with his own experiences as well as providing a theoretical underpinning to the subject. It is an ideal choice for forensic scientists and lawyers, as well as statisticians and population geneticists with an interest in forensic science and DNA.

About the Author

Editors:
D. J. Balding, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK

M. Bishop, UK HGMP Resource Centre, Cambridge, UK

C. Cannings, University of Sheffield, UK

Reviews
"This book is a good example of how statistics can be explained in plain English to a nontechnical audience, a skill that every statistician needs to master for improved communication." (Technometrics, August 2008)

"...this book should provide a good starting point for any reader..." (International Statistical Institute, January 2006)

" ... one of the most gifted writers in forensic interpretation...an excellent contribution to our field." (Science & Justice Volume 45 no. 3)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470867648
Author David J. Balding
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 157mm * 19mm