The Relevance of the Identification Problem to Statistical Research on Capital Punishment.

Yunker, James A.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jan

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The Relevance of the Identification Problem to Statistical Research on Capital Punishment.

Yunker, James A.

Crime and Delinquency, v28 n1 p96-124 Jan 1982

Reviews several potential problems that often invalidate statistical tests of social theories. Discusses how there may be very serious identification problems in the estimation of the relationship between executions and homicides, and that serious questions may be raised regarding the validity of any particular estimation of this relationship. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Capital Punishment, Identification, Information Needs, Models, Multiple Regression Analysis, Predictor Variables, Research Design, Research Problems, Social Science Research, State of the Art Reviews, Statistical Analysis, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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