JSM 2004 - Toronto

Abstract #300358

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Activity Number: 38
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Sunday, August 8, 2004 : 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Consulting
Abstract - #300358
Title: Problems Arising in Statistical Expert Testimony
Author(s): Joseph L. Gastwirth*+
Companies: George Washington University
Address: , Washington, DC, 20052,
Keywords: expert witness ; court ; law ; ethics ; consulting ; testimony
Abstract:

The presentation of statistical findings in a courtroom differs from that in the usual scientific talk or article as all witnesses answer questions put to them by the lawyers. Thus, particular findings that you might deem relevant or even essential may not be presented to the court. Also, the statistical expert usually obtains the basic data from the lawyer. Lawyers may not inform you that some types of information exists or may not request some types of information you feel is needed during the discovery process. This talk will describe some of the problems the speaker has encountered when working in the legal setting. Some suggestions for improving the quality of statistical and other scientific evidence provided to courts and regulatory panels will be presented.

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