Originally Aired: February 2, 2023, as part of DCI's Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys

Although statistical analyses are commonly used to determine disparities in such employment decisions as hiring and compensation, they can be difficult to comprehend. In this session, we will explain the basic principles of statistical analysis. At the end of this session, you may not be qualified to wear a pocket protector, but you will be able to speak to those who do. Topics will include:

• What does it actually mean when a disparity is statistically significant?
• How is statistical significance different from practical significance? Does OFCCP care?
• Why are there so many types of statistical tests? Does it really matter which one is used?
• Why do small sample sizes complicate statistical analyses?