Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

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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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Delving into trials tarnished by bias reveals a troubling vulnerability in the jury system. Prejudiced jurors might exhibit partiality towards a party based on race, gender, religion, or other intrinsic characteristics, thereby violating the principle of impartiality.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 9, 2023

To determine whether a juror may exhibit bias or make irrational decisions, it’s essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the context in which they will make their decision and the stable and enduring characteristics they bring to that setting. Jury decision making: 45 years of empirical research on deliberating groups.

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