Chapter 7

Quantitative (continuous) model theory

In this chapter, we describe the evolution of probabilistic genotyping theory. A series of models are introduced to illustrate. In order to facilitate understanding, the descriptions are complemented with Excel Spreadsheets that can be downloaded below. These spreadsheets enable the reader to examine the details of the calculations and methods used. Video tutorials, spreadsheets and presentations are available from the links below.

See chapter 7.2.1 for a description of the Mastermix Excel spreadsheet

See chapter 7.3.1 for description of the normal distribution model and spreadsheet


See chapter 7.5 for a description of the Gamma model and a Gamma model spreadsheet

See chapter 7.8 for a description of the degradation model and spreadsheet

See chapter 7.9.2 for a description of the stutter model and spreadsheet

See chapter 7.9.5 for a description of the combined degaradation/ stutter model and spreadsheet

Chapter 7.6.2: EuroForMix data to compare with the Gamma Spreadsheet