mercredi 19 février 2014

Review 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 deductions are quite similar. These disciplines focus utilizing evidence to come to a conclusion. When a lawyer understands this, she has an easier time with utilizing the concepts presented in this book on the job. Many court cases rely on the presence or absence of evidence and numbers are just another form of information that can influence the outcome of trials.

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 thoroughly goes through aspects of Mathematics that are relevant. It attempts to deliver knowledge in a straightforward manner and follows up expositions with examples that will help beginners and novices. By reading relevant cases, attorneys can understand how mathematical concepts are applied in court. These cases are drawn from several areas so they help people with different specializations.

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 facilitators who use Statistics for Lawyers find it to be a good guide. They do however wish that the language was simpler. Some of the ideas are described in terms that make it difficult for beginners to grasp fundamental concepts. It does help though that each chapter addresses a specific topic in detail for attorneys and students.

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 want to become more skilled at using statistical methodology, Statistics for Lawyers can help you. Many people in this profession are able to thoroughly assess grand claims using technical analysis after they study the concepts presented in the book. This texts teaches you how to pick up on conclusions that have nothing to do with true statistical analysis.




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