DNAmix 2021: Laboratory policies, procedures, and casework scenarios summary and dataset.

ABSTRACT: DNAmix 2021 is a large-scale study conducted to evaluate the extent of consistency and variation among forensic laboratories in the interpretation of DNA mixtures, and to assess the effects of various potential sources of variability. This study utilized a multi-phasic approach designed to collect information about participating laboratories, laboratory policies, and their standard operating procedures (SOPs). It also characterizes the degree of variation in assessments of suitability and number of contributors as well as in comparisons and statistical analyses of DNA mixture profiles. This paper specifically details the study design and the data collected in the first two phases of the study: the Policies & Procedures (P&P) Questionnaire and the Casework Scenarios Questionnaire

SUBMITTER: Brinkac LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10147962 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature