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Podcast: Crime and the Courtroom
Episode: #45: The Science of Randomness
Description: Random characteristics are the basis of the forensic pattern identification disciplines but, too often, examiners testify about randomness without understanding what it means or if it's even a scientifically legitimate principle. It is legitimate and this episode explains why. References Memphis, Tenn Crime Lab Debate Stochastics article by John Collins International Journal of Stochastics