R/dp.R

In BaM: Functions and Datasets for "Bayesian Methods: A Social and Behavioral Sciences Approach"

#' dp
#'
#' Death Penalty Data, See Page 142.
#'
#' The variables included in the dataset are:
#' \itemize{
#' \item\code{X} State
#' \item\code{EXECUTIONS} Number of capital punishments at state level in 1997
#' \item\code{INCOME} Median per capita income in dollars
#' \item\code{PERPOVERTY} Percent classified as living in poverty
#' \item\code{PERBLACK} Percent of black citizens in population
#' \item\code{VC100k96} Rate of violent crime per 100,000 residents for 1996
#' \item\code{SOUTH} Is the state in the South?
#' \item\code{PROPDEGREE} Proportion of population with college degree
#'}
#'
#' @usage data(dp)
#' @format 7 variables for 17 states
#' @source Norrander, B. (2000).	The Multi-Layered Impact of Public Opinion on Capital Punishment Implementation in the American States. Political Research Quarterly 53, 771-793.
#' @name dp
#' @docType data
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