Discipline Draft ULTR
(2016–2017)
Words used for output of analysis Approved ULTR
(2018–2019)
Basis for conclusion
Glass X Conclusion X Decision
Metallurgy X Determination
Association
Result
X Decision
Geology X Conclusion X Decision
Anthropology X Determination X Decision
Hair X Consistency
Classification
X Decision
Latent Print X Determination X Decision
Fiber X Association X Decision
Firearms/‌toolmark: pattern X Decision
Firearms/‌toolmark: fracture X Decision
Serology X Result X Interpretation
MtDNA X Determination X Interpretation
ySTR X Interpretation
Autosomal DNA X Likelihood ratio
General Chemistry X Opinion
Conclusion
Result
X Determination
Footwear/‌Tire X Opinion
Toxicology X Opinion
Finding
Result
Fiber X Association
Paint X Conclusion
Association
Determination
Opinion
Result
Explosive Device X Determination
Association
Explosive Chemistry X Opinion
Conclusion
Determination
Finding
Result
Handwriting X Opinion
— Highlighted rows indicate disciplines for which both a Proposed and an Approved ULTR exist.
— As noted in the text, Approved ULTRs use the word decision, except the four ULTRs pertaining to biological evidence.
—The third column indicates the terms used in the draft ULTR where the Approved ULTR uses the term “decision.”