A statistics expert witness has a strong basis in mathematical theory, and is qualified to ascertain the validity of inferences or conclusions concerning any kind of data. The statistics expert witness is familiar with actual data and the several types of measurement and reporting errors, has the infrastructure needed to manage large data sets and knows how to use the correct tools to determine important conclusions such as the independence between random events.
Accurate analysis sometimes depends on obtaining additional information. Care and skill is needed to obtain this additional data cost-effectively, while at the same time not biasing the results. The statistics expert witness is capable of designing a correct sample of analysis, and is familiar with currently available sampling and surveys tools to dramatically reduce required work while obtaining relevant data.
A statistics expert witness is hired to analyze relevant data in business and economic disputes, involving among other things overcharges in billing, price differentiation, illness, accidents and crime incidence.
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