Blind and Open Experiments and Observer Bias

Blind and Open Experiments and Observer Bias

On February 23, 2010, in Contextual Bias, by Justin J. McShane

In true science there is a difference between a blind experiment and open experiment.  The blind method is a part of the scientific method. The blind experimental model is used to prevent research outcomes from being influenced by observer bias.  Observer bias is also called observer-expectancy effect (also called the experimenter-expectancy effect, observer effect, contextual […]

Definition of Forensic Science Terms

Definition of Forensic Science Terms

On February 23, 2010, in General Information, by Justin J. McShane

Perhaps the best place to start at the beginning.  Let’s start with some basic definitions of terms. The must basic place to start is a discussion of the scientific method.  Not so obvious to some, but it is a method.  It is the best method known to man to logically seek to prove or disprove […]

The Importance of Truth in Forensic Science

The Importance of Truth in Forensic Science

On February 23, 2010, in General Information, by Justin J. McShane

Everyone has a blog it seems. Why add a new to the ever increasingly cluttered landscape of the internet. In other words: “Why will this blog matter to you?” The reason I started this blog was simple. Spreading the good word of good forensic science and spreading the word of “bad” forensic science.