Statistical Reasoning in the Legal Setting

Abstract Expert testimony, based on statistical data and inference, has become a routine part of legal proceedings. This article describes the role of statistics as evidence in a variety of cases and how the relevance of statistical exhibits relates to legal standards and burdens of proof.

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