A Group Decision Making Model: The American Jury.
Abstract
Two earlier papers by the authors have developed two and three parameter models for jury verdicts. The present research employs these models to examine in more detail the internal and external behavior of the jury. The internal analysis sheds light on the decision-making process from the first ballot position to the final outcome. Ballot to ballot transitions in the jury stance are also considered. The external analysis explores questions regarding the correctness of jury decisions and the effect of changes in jury size and in majority requirements for decisions. Numerous recent state and federal court decisions have revealed the need for such inquiry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 06, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA013087
Entities
People
- Alan E. Gelfand
- Herbert Solomon
Organizations
- Stanford University