Topic 4 – Generalizations

• The roles of scientific, common sense, and legal generalisations in the analysis of forensic evidence

Readings:

1. AST Chapter 10
2. Kọ́lá Abímbọ́lá (2017c), “The Role of Stories in Forensic Reasoning.” Journal of Forensic Research and Analysis. Vol 1 (1): 1-8.

Further Readings

1. Robert Epstein, (2002). ‘Fingerprints Meet Daubert: The Myth of Fingerprint “Science” is Revealed’, Southern California Law Review, 75: 605-658.
2. Fingerprint Stories. (News items.)