The application of signal detection theory to decision-making in forensic science

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 294-308

  Phillips, V L ^a   Saks, M J ^a   Peterson, J L ^a   Crim, D ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Forensic science; Measurement; Research; ROC; SDT; Signal detection theory

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; DECISION MAKING; FORENSIC SCIENCE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SIGNAL DETECTION; THEORY;

EID: 0035053453     PISSN: 00221198     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/jfs14962j     Document Type: Article

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