Known error rate
Definition
One of the four Daubert factors. For a forensic tool, the error rate is determined by testing against reference datasets where the ground truth is known. CFTT reports quantify false positives, false negatives, and anomalies for each tool tested.
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- Tool Validation and Scientific ReliabilityOne of the four Daubert factors. For a forensic tool, the error rate is determined by testing against reference datasets where the ground truth is known. CFTT...