Help Avoid Biases
Confirmation bias occurs when an investigator tries to prove rather than disprove a hypothesis. Expectation bias occurs when an investigator reaches a premature conclusion without sufficient data. If an investigator only uses an IGL canine to prove a belief that a fire was incendiary, an opposing party might argue that the investigator’s judgment was influenced by expectation bias.
Using FIRE K9 in conjunction with an appropriately accredited laboratory is a demonstrable step in collecting relevant data about the presence or absence of an ignitable liquid and can show your efforts to prevent confirmation and expectation bias from entering into your investigations.
Help Avoid Biases
Confirmation bias occurs when an investigator tries to prove rather than disprove a hypothesis. Expectation bias occurs when an investigator reaches a premature conclusion without sufficient data. If an investigator only uses an IGL canine to prove a belief that a fire was incendiary, an opposing party might argue that the investigator’s judgment was influenced by expectation bias.
Using FIRE K9 in conjunction with an appropriately accredited laboratory is a demonstrable step in collecting relevant data about the presence or absence of an ignitable liquid and can show your efforts to prevent bias from entering into your investigations.
