Statistics and Probability, the Forensic AnalystThis was done in the living room with the candlestick by Professor Plum! But how did you come to this conclusion? Were those his fingerprints on the gun? Was it because he was there at the time of the crime? It may come as a surprise, but it takes more than just evidence, blood or fingerprints to solve a crime. Mathematics is used every day to help solve crimes, from murder to solving traffic accidents. You may be wondering how math could help solve a crime? So let's get started. First of all, what is a forensic analyst? What do they do and why do they need mathematics? The forensic analyst uses scientific techniques to solve criminal cases. From computer-assisted fingerprinting, to blood testing, to forensic dentistry, to voice and speech spectrograms and genetics. The forensic analyst uses bloodstain patterns to tell the story of the crimes. The location of the blood, where it lands, and the shape on the landing surface reveal the direction the blood was traveling and even the force used to injure or murder the victim. Mathematical principles are used to understand ...