This volume explores the seemingly incongruent forces of statistical reasoning and the law and sheds some light on how institutional reaseachers can use the two in a complementary manner to prevent a legal action or to help support the rebuttal of a prima facie case (i.e., one that at first glance presents sufficient evidence for the plaintiff to win the case). Until now, there has beenlittle linkage between the disciplines of law and statistics. While the legalprofession uses statistics to support an argument, interpretations of statistical outcomes may not follow scientific reasoning. Similarly, a great piece ofstatistical theory or a tried-and-true methodology among institutional research professionals may be thrown out of court if it fails to meet the rules of evidence or contradicts current legal standing. Chapters in this volume exploring this topic from a number of perspectives
- ISBN: 978-0-470-39761-9
- Editorial: Jossey Bass
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 128
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés