CSAFE Learning
Want to understand how to apply statistics to forensic analysis? Gain new knowledge of the field with CSAFE Learning.
CSAFE Learning is an online platform that lets you explore the latest statistical concepts applied to forensic science. Here, you’ll find a plethora of ways to further your stats knowledge — from quick, easy-to-understand videos to courses held over multiple sessions. Each learning opportunity is created specifically for forensic practitioners, lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals, breaking down complex concepts using real-world examples.
TYPES OF LEARNING
Because learning opportunities are broken down by time commitment and content type, there’s something for everyone on the learning platform.
Long Courses
In-depth courses of up to 10 sessions that further your ability to apply statistical analysis to the interpretation of forensic evidence.
Short Courses
Highly practical, actionable sessions led by experts, held over two to three live sessions.
Webinars
Expert-led live sessions about current research and findings within the field.
Foundational Learning
Videos that introduce and review foundational concepts, allowing you to dive deeper into a topic.
Stats Starters
Short videos and accompanying PDFs that allow you to explore a single foundational concept at a time.
CSAFE Library
Unlimited access to resources that serve as independent information sources or supplements to CSAFE learning programs.
LEARNING PATHS
To help you harness the power of the platform, we’ve designed eight learning paths, or sets of resources organized around a theme or topic. For instance, you can choose one of the following paths and dive into a topic to gain deeper knowledge of the relationship between statistics and forensic analysis.
Principles of Statistics
Your introduction to concepts such as statistics as a mathematical science.
Probability
Explore fundamental probability concepts and standard mathematical notation.
Experimental Design & Sampling
Understand characteristics of experimental design and sampling.
Data Analysis
Dive into categorical and quantitative data and how to summarize them visually and numerically.
Machine Learning
Understand how machine learning concepts can be applied to forensic science.
Measurement, Reliability & Validity
Explore the establishment of scientific principles and validity for forensic methods.
Interpretation of Forensic Evidence
See how forensic evidence is being interpreted and analyzed today.
Reporting & Testimony
Compare and contrast different approaches to reporting forensic evidence.