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Just to clarify. This isn't a false positive in the sense that the DNA test is flawed. The guy's DNA was transferred to the crime scene because he has a skin
by logn 14y ago
Just to clarify. This isn't a false positive in the sense that the DNA test is flawed. The guy's DNA was transferred to the crime scene because he has a skin disorder which causes excessive flaking. But it can happen to anyone.
- iskander 14y agoEvery test has a false positive rate and if you scrutinize close enough you can often guess reasons/justifications for those false positives. These rationalizations really aren't so important though--- the crucial bit is understanding that there will always be false positives and making a reasonable estimate for how often they'll occur.