Bibliometric: Jurimetrics to Determine References on Legal Cases In Malaysia

Abstract

Jurimetrics, a social science method that attempts to measure those aspects of justice, which is empirical in nature. It applies the quantitative measures to law, including statistical data. Although it is yet to be used widely, but it is recognised for its importance to the field. Using bibliometric analysis as part of jurimetrics, it able to provide statistical data, which could assist legal field, including education aspect, to understand and decide a more accurate references on a given case, through analysis of collections of documented court cases.