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Simplified Probability Equation for Gunshot Primer Residue (GSR) Detection

NCJ Number
130221
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Dated: (May 1991) Pages: 894-897
Author(s)
R C Halberstam
Date Published
1991
Length
4 pages
Annotation
The probability of finding gunshot primer residue particles when only a portion of a specimen is to be searched is calculated exactly, without the use of a simplifying assumption made by previous authors.
Abstract
Probabilities obtained by the exact method are compared with those published previously. 1 table and 2 references (Author abstract)

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