- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 6 :: DNA Lab Report
Topic 2 :: Common Terminology Used in Forensic DNA Laboratory Reports
Inclusion or Match
When comparing a known sample to an evidence sample, the donor of the known is included as a source of the evidence if the profiles are the same. This can either be referred to as an inclusion or a match. For more information on an electropherogram see Module 4, Data Interpretation.
The significance of the inclusion or match will depend on the statistical data obtained. More information can be found on statistics in Module 7.
