Summary of Modeling Human Decomposition: a Bayesian Approach, by D. Hudson Smith et al.
Modeling human decomposition: a Bayesian approach
by D. Hudson Smith, Noah Nisbet, Carl Ehrett, Cristina I. Tica, Madeline M. Atwell, Katherine E. Weisensee
First submitted to arxiv on: 14 Nov 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed generative probabilistic model for decomposing human remains tackles the complex relationship between environmental and individualistic variables affecting decomposition rates. By explicitly representing these effects, the model enables direct interpretation of variable contributions and PMI inference. The model is trained on a diverse dataset of 2,529 cases from GeoFOR and demonstrates accurate predictions (ROC AUC score: 0.85) for 24 decomposition characteristics. Inverse Bayesian inference techniques are used to predict PMI as a function of observed decomposition characteristics and variables, achieving an R-squared measure of 71%. The model is further applied to design future experiments that maximize expected information gain about decomposition mechanisms. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary A team of researchers created a new computer model to help scientists figure out how long it takes for human bodies to decompose. They used data from 2,529 cases and found that the model can accurately predict how decomposed a body is based on things like temperature, humidity, and what kind of clothes the person was wearing. This helps experts solve mysteries about when someone died. The model also lets scientists design new experiments to learn more about how decomposition works. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Auc » Bayesian inference » Inference » Probabilistic model » Temperature
