title: A discussion of the merits of random man not excluded and likelihood ratios.
abstract: DNA mixture interpretation is undertaken either by calculating a LR or an exclusion probability (RMNE or its complement CPI). Debate exists as to which has the greater claim. The merits and drawbacks of the two approaches are discussed. We conclude that the two matters that appear to have real force are: (1) LRs are more difficult to present in court and (2) the RMNE statistic wastes information that should be utilised.
authors.affiliation: ESR, Auckland, New Zealand. john.buckleton@esr.cri.nz
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Buckleton
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Curran
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D053803:Forensic Genetics / Q000379:methods*; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D016013:Likelihood Functions; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000737:chemistry; D018579:Patient Selection; D011336:Probability; D011897:Random Allocation; D011902:Rape
chemical_list: D004247:DNA