Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach

Report of the Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation

Report

The study of human factors in forensic science informs our understanding of the interaction between humans and the systems they use. The Expert Working Group (EWG) on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation used a systems approach to conduct a scientific assessment of the effects of human factors on forensic DNA interpretation with the goal of recommending approaches to improve practice and reduce the likelihood and consequence of errors. This effort resulted in 44 recommendations. The EWG designed many of these recommendations to improve the production, interpretation, evaluation, documentation, and communication of DNA comparison results.

Reference The Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation (2024). Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach: Report of the Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation. National Institute of Standards and Technology. https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8503
Published by  Faculty of Technology 1 May 2024

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May 2024

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The Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation
The Expert Working Group on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation

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