Statistics, Sampling & Econometrics

Make a strong case with credible statistical evidence backed by proven methodologies and expert data analysis.

Providing objective evidence grounded in trusted statistical methods.

Statistical methodologies are critical when your case hinges on meticulous data reviews, comparisons of variables across groups, or evaluations of how specific factors influence results. Our statisticians and econometricians apply proven methods that provide a scientifically accepted framework for making sound determinations amidst perceived uncertainty.

Partner with IMS to gain reliable litigation analytics and expert testimony. We design and execute the data collection your case requires, translate questions into testable hypotheses, analyze relationships, and estimate outcomes tied to questions of liability and damages.

Statistics in Litigation

With deep academic training and litigation experience, our team selects the best approach to arrive at defensible conclusions across matters involving antitrust, securities, product liability, consumer protection, ERISA, healthcare economics, intellectual property, international arbitration, and more. The real-world examples below demonstrate the value of statistics and econometrics expertise in dispute resolution.

Securities Fraud | Analyzing samples of loans collateralizing mortgage-backed securities provided an efficient way to assess underwriting defects.
Product Defect | Survival analysis, a form of regression analysis, aided in determining the likelihood and timing of failure for certain mechanical components in residential homes.
Disparate Impact | Statistical tests, such as proportion and chi-square tests, helped assess the impact of policies on protected classes and whether those policies affect protected groups differently.
Discrimination in Lending | Regression methods assisted in identifying if differences in credit determinations existed across similarly situated borrowers.

When properly implemented, statistical sampling is a valid way to report on population parameters. Likewise, well-chosen and well-implemented statistical testing methods produce reliable probabilistic evidence about comparisons and relationships among variables of interest in a case.

Econometric & Statistical Consulting Services

Econometrics

Our expert statisticians and economists help establish liability and quantify damages using robust economic models, such as regression analysis and related predictive modeling techniques, that capture the relationships central to complex litigation.
Statistical Sampling

We implement and assess sampling methodologies, considering key factors such as sample size and representativeness, to provide reliable population parameters or to evaluate external estimates. Our meticulous sampling design also supports probability modeling and forecasting.
Statistical Testing & Estimation

We answer questions of liability and damage risks by applying rigorous hypothesis testing and appropriate statistical estimation to provide probabilistic evidence that supports expert opinions.
Data Analytics

Our experts collect, examine, clean, and transform complex or large datasets into clear insights. We are well-versed in a variety of analytical tools, methods, and programming languages, enabling advanced data analysis and predictive analytics.