Statistical Science in the Courtroom |
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Editor:
| Gastwirth, Joseph L. |
Series title: | Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-387-98997-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2000 |
Publisher: | Springer New York
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Imprint: | Springer |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $149.99USD $139.99 |
Book Description:
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In recent years, statistics has played in an increasing important role in the courtroom. Written at a popular level, this collection of articles by leading statistical consultants discusses the impact of testimony on the consultants, judges, and juries. The primary issue is how well the legal system accepts and interprets statistical evidence and how the recepton of this evidence by the legal process can be improved.
In recent years, statistics has played in an increasing important role in the courtroom. Written at a popular level, this collection of articles by leading statistical consultants discusses the impact of testimony on the consultants, judges, and juries. The primary issue is how well the legal system accepts and interprets statistical evidence and how the recepton of this evidence by the legal process can be improved.