Accuracy Detection: Applications Where Biostatisticians Can Contribute

Abstract

In this short communication, we describe a state of the art accuracy detection (polygraph) method, available at Converus.com. It is estimated to detect truthfulness (falseness) with 88% (86%) probability respectfully. While lie detection methods are not admissible in adjudicating guilt in criminal cases, this technology can be used to provide important ancillary information to those trying to fairly resolve disputes. We shall provide three examples: i. Helping Human Resources Departments resolve sexual harassment complaints in the MeToo# era; ii. Screening jailhouse informants in criminal procedures; and iii. Assessing unanimous guilty verdicts in capital murder cases, where jury deliberations took a very long time to achieve. These three applications should be viewed as examples of collaborations amongst those involved in important adjudication, experts in accuracy detection, and applied statisticians and biostatisticians, Other applications are encouraged.