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Empirical work clearly demonstrates that biasing information can affect analysts&#8217; decisions, and that the order in which task-relevant information is received impacts human cognition and decision-making.\u00a0<em>Linear Sequential Unmasking<\/em>\u00a0(LSU; Dror et al., 2015) and\u00a0<em>LSU-Expanded<\/em>\u00a0(LSU-E; Dror &amp; Kukucka, 2021) are examples of research-based procedural frameworks to guide laboratories&#8217; and analysts&#8217; consideration and evaluation of case information. These frameworks identify parameters\u2014such as objectivity, relevance, and biasing power\u2014to prioritize and optimally sequence information for forensic analyses. Moreover, the LSU-E framework can be practically incorporated into any forensic discipline to improve decision quality by increasing the repeatability, reproducibility, and transparency of forensic analysts\u2019 decisions, as well as reduce bias. Future implementation of LSU and LSU-E in actual forensic casework can be facilitated by concrete guidance. We present here a practical worksheet designed to bridge the gap between research and practice by facilitating the implementation of LSU-E.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forensic analysts often receive information from a multitude of sources. 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