Forensic entomology

Statistics

Engineering

Statistical inference

Forensic science

Entomology

Artificial intelligence

Set (abstract data type)

Ecology

Programming language

Data science

Inference

Mathematics

Computer science

Probabilistic logic

Genetics

Engineering ethics

Biology

Insects

To bridge the gap between experimentation and the court of law, studies in forensic entomology and other forensic sciences have to comply with a set of experimental rules to generate probabilistic inference of quality. These rules are illustrated with successional studies of insects on a decomposing substrate as the main example. The approaches that have been used in the scientific literature to solve the issues associated with successional data are then reviewed. Lastly, some advice to scientific editors, reviewers and academic supervisors is provided to prevent the publication and eventual use in court of forensic studies using poor research methods and abusing statistical procedures

The Pitfalls in the Path of Probabilistic Inference in Forensic Entomology: A Review