Forensic identification: From a faith-based "Science" to a scientific science

Michael Saks

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.03.014

Forensic identification: From a faith-based "Science" to a scientific science

Michael Saks

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Abstract

This article reviews the fundamental assumptions of forensic identification (" individualization" ) science and notes the lack of empirical evidence or theory supporting its typical strong claims. The article then discusses three general research strategies for placing these fields on firmer scientific ground. It concludes by suggesting what forensic identification science experts can do while awaiting that scientific foundation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	14-17
Number of pages	4
Journal	Forensic Science International
Volume	201
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.03.014
State	Published - Sep 2010

Keywords

Candor
Empirical research
Forensic identification
Probability theory
Research strategies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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