Implementing counter-measures against confirmation bias in forensic science

Highlights ► The evidence that confirmation bias applies to forensic science is persuasive, and relatively low-cost counter-measures are available. ► Some laboratories have made progress in implementing some counter-measures. ► Broader implementation of these counter-measures is needed.

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Published inJournal of applied research in memory and cognition Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 61 - 62
Main Author Cole, Simon A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washigton Elsevier Science 01.03.2013
Elsevier Inc
Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
Subjects
Cognitive Bias
Confirmation Bias
Context effects
Expectancy effects
Forensic Evaluation
Forensic science policy
Forensic science reform
Human
Memory
Observers
Primacy Effect
Witnesses
Forensic science policy
Context effects
Confirmation bias
Forensic science reform
Expectancy effects
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Summary:Highlights ► The evidence that confirmation bias applies to forensic science is persuasive, and relatively low-cost counter-measures are available. ► Some laboratories have made progress in implementing some counter-measures. ► Broader implementation of these counter-measures is needed.
ISSN:2211-3681
2211-369X
DOI:10.1016/j.jarmac.2013.01.011