Abstract
The result of empirical testing of forensic DNA match probabilities for Croatia is
reported. It is concluded that if consideration is given to relatedness and subpopulation
effects the model of Balding and Nichols appears to give very good predictions.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 13, 2008
Accepted:
August 27,
2008
Received in revised form:
August 8,
2008
Received:
May 28,
2008
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