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What character set is mentioned in the text for encoding?
What character set is mentioned in the text for encoding?
What is a token in the context of text preprocessing?
What is a token in the context of text preprocessing?
What is the typical solution for handling hyphenated sequences in tokenization?
What is the typical solution for handling hyphenated sequences in tokenization?
What is the meaning of 'beyond reasonable doubt' in legal contexts?
What is the meaning of 'beyond reasonable doubt' in legal contexts?
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What do the odds of 45 million to 1 against winning the lottery for an individual indicate?
What do the odds of 45 million to 1 against winning the lottery for an individual indicate?
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What is the Birthday Paradox problem related to?
What is the Birthday Paradox problem related to?
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Which technique involves reducing inflectional forms to base forms?
Which technique involves reducing inflectional forms to base forms?
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What is a common stemming algorithm for English?
What is a common stemming algorithm for English?
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In which languages does stemming have mixed results for English but is beneficial for others?
In which languages does stemming have mixed results for English but is beneficial for others?
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In the context of a screening test for doping in sports, what is the role of Bayes' theorem and Likelihood Ratio (LR)?
In the context of a screening test for doping in sports, what is the role of Bayes' theorem and Likelihood Ratio (LR)?
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How can Bayes' theorem be applied to calculate the probability of actually having breast cancer given a positive mammogram result?
How can Bayes' theorem be applied to calculate the probability of actually having breast cancer given a positive mammogram result?
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Why is understanding probabilities and applying Bayes' theorem essential for interpreting test results accurately?
Why is understanding probabilities and applying Bayes' theorem essential for interpreting test results accurately?
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In legal contexts, how are probabilities of independent events combined?
In legal contexts, how are probabilities of independent events combined?
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What is the probative value in legal proceedings expressed as?
What is the probative value in legal proceedings expressed as?
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How are personal probabilities determined in legal proceedings?
How are personal probabilities determined in legal proceedings?
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In legal proceedings, how are probabilities of independent events combined?
In legal proceedings, how are probabilities of independent events combined?
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What is the probative value in legal proceedings expressed as?
What is the probative value in legal proceedings expressed as?
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What is the concept of 'intelligent transparency' related to in statistical science for legal proceedings?
What is the concept of 'intelligent transparency' related to in statistical science for legal proceedings?
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In legal proceedings, how are probabilities of all possible events combined for independent events?
In legal proceedings, how are probabilities of all possible events combined for independent events?
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What is the concept used to emphasize the importance of transparency in data and reasoning when drawing conclusions based on statistical science in legal proceedings?
What is the concept used to emphasize the importance of transparency in data and reasoning when drawing conclusions based on statistical science in legal proceedings?
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In legal contexts, how is the probative value expressed for evidence in the form of a likelihood ratio (LR)?
In legal contexts, how is the probative value expressed for evidence in the form of a likelihood ratio (LR)?
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Study Notes
Understanding Probabilities and Bayes' Theorem
- Likelihood Ratio (LR) is used in DNA evidence to determine the probability of finding a match from a particular population.
- Bayes' theorem provides a rule for updating probabilities about a proposition in the light of new evidence.
- Bayes' theorem and LR are used to calculate the posterior odds for a proposition in the context of a screening test for doping in sports.
- In a hypothetical example, a screening test for doping claiming to be ‘95% accurate’ results in a posterior probability of doping of approximately 28%.
- Bayes' theorem is crucial in interpreting test results and can prevent misinterpretations of test accuracy, as seen in the example of doping screening.
- Mammograms are used as a screening tool for breast cancer, and Bayes' theorem can be applied to understand their accuracy.
- Given the prevalence of breast cancer (1%) and the sensitivity (80%) and specificity (90%) of mammograms, Bayes' theorem can be used to calculate the probability of actually having breast cancer given a positive mammogram result.
- The probability of having cancer given a positive test result is calculated using the sensitivity, prevalence of breast cancer, and overall probability of a positive test result.
- Human intuition often struggles with assessing how 'surprising' an event truly is, especially when it comes to rare events and coincidences.
- The perception of an event being surprising for an individual may not align with the reality of its probability when considering a larger group.
- The concept of coincidences is illustrated with the example of three major plane crashes occurring within an eight-day period in 2014, which has approximately a 60% probability over a ten-year span.
- Understanding probabilities and applying Bayes' theorem is essential for interpreting test results accurately and avoiding misinterpretations of the likelihood of certain events.
Understanding Statistical Science and Probabilities in Legal Proceedings
- Statistical science supports expert knowledge in evaluating various types of evidence in legal proceedings, including DNA evidence, trace evidence, and pattern-matching evidence.
- Transparency in data and reasoning is crucial when drawing conclusions based on statistical science in legal proceedings, following the concept of "intelligent transparency."
- Probabilities of all possible events add up to 1, and they are multiplied for independent events and added for mutually exclusive events.
- Probability is presented as a subjective measure, dependent on the observer's knowledge and assumptions, and it changes with new information.
- In legal contexts, probability is used to make informed judgments based on available data and should be grounded in empirical evidence.
- Personal probabilities, also known as personal ‘degrees of belief,’ are made based on individuals' knowledge and understanding of the factors and risks involved.
- Experts assign personal probabilities based on their experience, knowledge, and understanding, but the reliability of expert-assigned probabilities is influenced by various factors.
- The probative value in legal proceedings is expressed as a likelihood ratio (LR), which is the probability of the evidence assuming that one proposition is true divided by the probability assuming another proposition is true.
- Likelihood ratios are often used in DNA evidence to express the probability that the suspect's DNA matches the DNA trace found at the crime scene, compared to the probability that it originates from someone else.
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Test your understanding of statistical science and probabilities in legal proceedings with this quiz. Explore the application of probability in evaluating evidence, the concept of intelligent transparency, and the use of likelihood ratios in DNA evidence. Sharpen your knowledge of how statistical science supports expert analysis in legal contexts.
