Private Law Research Using Statistical Methodology

The use of statistical methodology is the most important indicator of the quality of scientific research, and the collection and analysis of empirical material is an obligatory stage of most modern research that brings significant practical results. Nevertheless, the number of scientific works on jurisprudence, where the establishment of statistical patterns forms the core of the work, is insignificant. The article provides data on the imbalances observed in the use of statistical methods by various legal sciences, and offers an explanation of the current state of affairs. The authors, considering that the solution of the problem of sustainable development of society depends on the complexity and objectivity of monitoring its condition, describe the main directions of using statistical methods for the analysis of private law.