The calculation of DNA match probabilities in mixed race populations.
A coherent method is offered to estimate likelihood ratios for DNA match probabilities from mixed racial populations that avoids the approach of reporting separate estimates for each race. The method is demonstrated for some cases involving profiles derived from several individuals and incorporates a correction for 'subpopulation' effects.
Triggs
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Department of Statistics, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Harbison
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SA
Buckleton
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J
D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D016013:Likelihood Functions; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000235:genetics*