Probabilistic genotyping is the use of statistical methods and mathematical algorithms in
DNA Profiling
DNA profiling (also called DNA fingerprinting) is the process of determining an individual's DNA characteristics. DNA analysis intended to identify a species, rather than an individual, is called DNA barcoding.
DNA profiling is a forensic t ...
. It may be used instead of manual methods in difficult situations, such as when a DNA sample is very small or includes a mixture of multiple individuals' DNA.
Probabilistic genotyping, unlike
traditional methods, avoids the need for subjective judgment.
The reliability of the method has been questioned by some defense lawyers because the source code of some probabilistic genotyping programs is