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Study design and sampling

Study design and sampling — Abstract Giving detailed thought to study design is essential for valid and reliable studies. Validity and reliability of studies are particularly important for forensic sciences. In this chapter, types of study designs, different sampling strategies, the role of sample size, type I and type II error, power, and bias are defined and discussed. — Citations: 0.

Probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and analysis

Probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and analysis — Abstract This chapter highlights the underlying workings of statistical testing and the meaning of probability (distributions). In forensic sciences, it is important to use statistical tests that are appropriate for the available data, and it is even more important that the conclusions are appropriate for the data on which they are based. — Citations: 2.