Statistics, Sampling and Econometrics

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, analyse 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 competition law, financial markets, product liability, consumer protection, intellectual property, international arbitration and more. The real-world examples below demonstrate the value of statistics and econometrics expertise in dispute resolution

Securities Disputes | Analysing samples of loans collateralising 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.
Indirect Discrimination | Statistical tests, such as proportion and chi-square tests, helped assess the impact of policies on protected classes and whether those policies have a disproportionate effect on protected groups.
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 and 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 modelling 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 modelling and forecasting.
Statistical Testing and Estimation

We answer questions of liability and quantification of damages 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.