Statistical Significance
/ˌstætɪˈstɪkəl sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A measure indicating that a result observed in data is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, often used to support evidential claims in forensic and regulatory legal analysis.
The court considered the statistical significance of the DNA evidence when evaluating the likelihood of the defendant's presence at the crime scene.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, statistical significance helps frame discussions around the probative value of data, but it does not alone determine legal standards of proof.
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