Solving the Unsolvable: A Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Forensic Science on Criminal Investigations | Zenodo Skip to main Communities My dashboard Log in Sign up Published April 6, 2026 | Version v1 Publication Open Solving the Unsolvable: A Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Forensic Science on Criminal Investigations Authors/Creators Phan, Hieu Description This study investigates the application and perceived effectiveness of forensic science within professional practice, drawing on survey data from 36 respondents. Analysis of frequency distributions revealed that a majority of participants consistently incorporate forensic methods into their work, with 50.0% (n = 18) reporting “Always” and 33.3% (n = 12) reporting “Often.” In contrast, less frequent use (“Sometimes,” “Rarely,” and “Never”) accounted for only 16.7% of responses, suggesting that limited engagement with forensic tools is uncommon. Case-level analysis further emphasized the significance of forensic science, as 33.3% (n = 12) of cases demonstrated a 50–80% reliance on forensic methods, while 16.7% (n = 6) reflected reliance exceeding 80%. These findings indicate that forensic science frequently functions as a pivotal factor in case resolution. Evaluations of specific forensic techniques reinforced this conclusion. DNA profiling was rated Very Effective or Effective by 77.7% of respondents, yielding a mean ordinal score of 3.19 on a four-point scale, while digital forensics was regarded as Very Effective or Effective by 88.9% of respondents. These results reflect strong professional confidence in both domains, though minor limitations—such as resource constraints, training gaps, and technological challenges—were noted as potential barriers to optimal practice. Overall, the findings underscore the extensive utilization and widespread trust in forensic science among practitioners. The evidence demonstrates its critical role not only as a supplementary tool but as an essential determinant in the investigative and judicial process. Keywords: Forensic Science, Crime-Solving, Evidence Analysis, Justice System, Ballistics, Crime Scene Investigation, Law Enforcement, Investigative Techniques, Case Resolution, Forensic Technology, Criminal Justice, Scientific Evidence, DNA Profiling, Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigations, Wrongful Convictions, Evidentiary Reliability Files 2234.pdf Files (489.9 kB) Name Size Download all 2234.pdf md5:54976139c1ecbfdcded1077836c93ab4 489.9 kB Preview Download 45 Views 27 Downloads Show more details All versions This version Views Total views 45 45 Downloads Total downloads 27 27 Data volume Total data volume 15.2 MB 15.2 MB More info on how stats are collected.... Versions External resources Indexed in OpenAIRE Communities Details DOI DOI Badge DOI 10.5281/zenodo.19441475 Markdown [](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19441475) reStructuredText .. image:: https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19441475.svg :target: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19441475 HTML <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19441475"><img src="https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19441475.svg" alt="DOI"></a> Image URL https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.19441475.svg Target URL https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19441475 Resource type Publication Publisher RAIS Rights License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The Creative Commons Attribution license allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the creator is appropriately credited. Read more Citation Export Technical metadata Created April 20, 2026 Modified July 8, 2026 Jump up About About Policies Infrastructure Principles Projects Roadmap Contact Blog Blog Support Help FAQ Developers REST API OAI-PMH Contribute GitHub Donate Funded by Powered by CERN Data Centre & InvenioRDM Status Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms of Use This site uses cookies. Find out more on how we use cookies Accept all cookies Accept only essential cookies