Weighing Evidence in Sexual Abuse Evaluations: An Introduction to Bayes's Theorem

Authors

James Wood, University of Texas at El PasoFollow

Publication Date

2-1-1996

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This article introduces readers to Bayes' theorem, a simple mathematical formula that can illuminate general issues and assist evaluators in the field of child sexual abuse. The theorem is applied to a case study of sexual abuse allegations that arose during a custody dispute.

Publication Title

Child Maltreatment

Volume

1

Issue

1