All forensic practitioners, laboratory staff and crime lab guests are invited to take a mini-course on statistical thinking for forensic practitioners from CSAFE experts.
West Palm Beach | May 5, 2016
Introduction to Statistical Thinking for Forensic Practitioners Presentation
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