Table 3.
Interpretation of the confidence levels attached to candidate matches [30]
| Confidence level | Confidence percentage | Meaning in words | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0–19 | Not at all confident, complete guess | Low confidence |
| 2 | 20–39 | Not very confident, bit of a guess | |
| 3 | 40–59 | Not quite sure, uncertain | Medium confidence |
| 4 | 60–79 | Fairly sure, reasonably confident | High confidence |
| 5 | 80–100 | Very confident, absolutely sure |