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How strong is DNA evidence?

More information: DNA matching, the Prosecutor's and Defendant's Fallacies

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  • 15-17 years
  • Probability
  • independent and dependent events

Positive Test Navigation

video iconIntroduction
  worksheet iconDo spots mean measles?
  presentation iconEvaluating Headlines
video iconMisuse of Probability
  presentation iconRare Events
  worksheet iconHow believable are test results?
  presentation iconHow strong is DNA evidence?
   activity iconMatching criminals
video iconThe case of Denis John Adams
video iconInterpreting the Evidence
  worksheet iconR v Denis John Adams
  worksheet iconInterpreting Evidence
video iconAdditional Evidence

notes iconTeacher notes and worksheet answers

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