Time Series, Panel Design, and Criminal Justice: A Multi-State, Multi-Wave Design

  • Carol W. Kohfeld
  • Scott H. Decker
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Abstract

Finding the right analysis for research questions is a difficult chore. Frequently, researchers are faced with a situation where the data are not suitable for the type of analysis they would like to carry out. In other circumstances, the data are not available for the appropriate analysis. This chapter presents a view to the kind of analysis that can be performed under a variety of circumstances. We present the approach to a time-series analysis, concluding with a specific application of this technique.

Keywords

Time Series Death Penalty Crime Rate Deterrent Effect Homicide Rate 
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  • Scott H. Decker

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