Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Pseudoscience is based on subjectivity and intuition, rather than objectivity and empiricism. Science is only meant to objectively test whether or not those intuitions hold up when put to the test. Oral Voir Dire & Jury Selection: Confirmation bias can extend to oral voir dire and the process of jury selection.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Media coverage that aligns with jurors’ preconceptions can strengthen their biases, hindering their ability to evaluate evidence objectively. Addressing Media Bias: Strategies for Lawyers and Litigators: · Education and Awareness: Lawyers should educate jurors about the potential biases that can arise from media exposure.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someone’s legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making. Hypothesis testing in attorney-conducted voir dire. Simon and Schuster.

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Jury Analyst

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A large group of potential jurors is summoned to court, where they are questioned to ascertain their suitability for impartial judgment – a phase known as voir dire. They maintain the integrity of the jury system and assure defendants and plaintiffs that an objective body serves justice.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. Engaging with media reports on the case can pollute a juror’s objectivity with speculative or non-evidentiary information.

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