David S. Davis, Ph.D.
David S. Davis, PhD is a founder of and principal in R&D Strategic Solutions, a trial consulting and jury consulting firm specializing in mock trials, jury selection, voir dire; and witness preparation.
Articles by this Author
The Relevance of Information Complexity to Jurors' Decision-making
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A discussion of the third of three major factors that account for the difficulty the defense has with presenting a general causation case to a jury.
When Science Is On Your Side, But You Lose Anyway
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
How lawyers and scientists can present evidence in a way that makes sense to everyone, lawyers, scientists, and jurors alike.
The Relevance of General Causation Evidence to Jurors' Decision-making
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
This article discusses the second of three major factors that account for the difficulty the defense has with presenting a general causation case to a jury.
A Short Guide to Interviewing a Jury Consultant
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A guide for interviewing jury consultants that will make the task easier and more effective.
Hindsight Bias in the Courtroom
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A discussion of hindsight bias in the context of litigation, and how to reduce it.
What Behavioral Economics Can Teach Lawyers About Settlement Discussions
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
A tactic defense attorneys involved in settlement discussions may use when what they believe to be perfectly reasonable settlement offers are rejected by the plaintiff.
Jury Selection: "Gut" Versus The Juror Profile
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
The best jury selection decision will be made by an experienced attorney who has internalized a good jury profile (that is, he or she believes it and intuitively understands it).
The Relevance of Information Processing to Jurors' Decision-making
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
This article discusses the first of three major factors that account for the difficulty the defense has with presenting a general causation case to a jury.
The Myth of the Primacy and Recency Effects at Trial
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
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Primacy and recency theory predicts people will best remember information that occurs at the beginning and end of communications, and will be more likely to forget what is in the middle. This theory doesn't necessarily apply to jury trials. An alternative is presented.
Detecting Jurors Who Are Lying
- By David S. Davis, Ph.D.
- Published 03/26/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Advice for lawyers: it's hard to tell if a prospective juror is lying.
