Description Of Statistics For Lawyers

By Krystal Branch


People who are interested in the law may benefit from the facts presented in Statistics for Lawyers. This book can assist teachers, attorneys, judges and students. It shows people who work in these roles how probability and numbers should be understood in the courtroom. While many people who work in the legal profession shy away from Mathematics, a text such as this provides a foundation for the law to be applied well.

Legal and statistical reasoning are similar in several ways. Both disciplines focus on the interpretation of evidence. A lawyer who understands this will have an easier time applying the knowledge gained from the text to her regular practice. There are many court cases that rely heavily on evidence that is presented as percentages and when this is not interpreted correctly, it can affect the outcome of a trial.

It is important for attorneys to learn of all the ways in which people can deliberately misuse numbers in order to suit their own agenda. That will make them more careful in handling their own data. When someone deliberately misleads others by presenting a false interpretation of statistical evidence it can have a damaging effect.

The book explains in detail several concepts in Mathematics that fall under this heading. After each exposition is completed, cases are given to readers which are directly related to the concepts that were studied. Attorneys who look through these examples have a better grasp of how statistical ideas are applied to legal issues.

Attorneys are required to examine a wide range of cases using statistical evidence. They evaluate these using methods that are somewhat similar to those that are utilized in the law. That is, a hypothesis is developed and then that idea is tested using numbers that have been presented. If the numbers agree or disagree with the hypothesis, professionals proceed based on the conclusions that may be drawn.

Students and teachers have stated that Statistics for Lawyers is a good guide. They do however suggest that using simpler language may help to bring certain concepts across more clearly. Some beginners get lost in the technical jargon. Fortunately, each chapter addresses specific topics so a lawyer can concentrate on mastering one topic at a time.

One chapter, for examples, shows student show to compare evidence across different strata. Being able to do this makes it easier to be objective when data is given to lawyers in support of a particular point. By evaluating the facts as they are presented in different situations, a lawyer is less likely to develop a conclusion that is biased or unfounded.

If you are interested in learning more about statistical methodology, Statistics for Lawyers can help you. It helps judges and other people in the legal profession to more thoroughly assess statements that make sweeping claims. The information that is presented is especially helpful in situations where sweeping claims are made with no statistical evidence to back them up.




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