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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. In this article we will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation , which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

If we assume people do not mindlessly consume pre-trial publicity but engage with case coverage and use that to formulate an opinion about a persons guilt or innocence, then it is likely that jury deliberation will be impacted by confirmation bias. Scientific jury selection: Does it work?

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation Understanding Confirmation Bias in Legal Contexts: 

Jury Analyst

In legal contexts, confirmation is particularly relevant as it can significantly influence jury selection and the overall fairness of the legal process. This article will lay the foundation for our deeper exploration of confirmation bias in jury selection and litigation, which will be covered in subsequent blog articles.

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Mitigating the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony and the tendency to favor information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Juror misconduct, encompassing any inappropriate or illegal conduct that undermines the jury’s function, can include communication with external parties, researching the case outside the courtroom, or harboring prejudice. Jury deliberation secrecy is safeguarded to maintain fairness and prevent undue influence.