| NCJ Number: |
250775  |
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| Title: |
Just Science Podcast: Just Human Factors |
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Audio (iTunes)|Audio (Google Play Music)|HTML |
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| Author(s): |
Tom Busey; Heidi Eldridge |
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| Date Published: |
2017 |
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| Annotation: |
This website provides access to a podcast in which Tom Busey - whose primary research has focused on the factors that contribute to errors in perceptual decision making in forensics - examines the importance of human factors in fingerprint analysis and interpretation, along with co-host Heidi Eldridge, who discusses the dangers in performing large database searches and the top issues that involve human factors in the forensic laboratory.
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| Abstract: |
The discussion in the podcast focuses on various human factors that can influence the decision as to whether fingerprints are a match. Human factors can include personal biases, level of motivation to solve a particular crime, prejudgments based on conversations with the investigators. And the tendency to confirm decisions made by others involved in the case. The point made in the podcast is that many factors influence and sometimes undermine objective human decisionmaking. The challenge in forensic science training is to prepare those who make subjective judgments to be aware of the human factors that can undermine objective analysis and interpretation and to develop and maintain a scientific approach that gives priority to proven methods for obtaining scientific rigor and accuracy.
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| Main Term(s): |
Forensic sciences |
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| Index Term(s): |
Comparative analysis; Evidence-Based Practices; Fingerprint Analysis; NIJ grant-related documents; NIJ Resources; Probabilistic evidence |
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| Grant Number: |
2016-MU-BX-K110 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE)
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Washington, DC 20531 |
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| Corporate Author: |
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCoE)
United States of America |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
US Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
810 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20531
United States of America |
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| Page Count: |
4 |
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| Format: |
Audio (Online) |
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| Type: |
Instructional Material (Programmed); Program/Project Description; Report (Grant Sponsored); Report (Technical Assistance) |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=272952 |
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