Gallagher: Gallagher index
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Gallagher index
Description
Calculates the Gallagher index.
Usage
Gallagher(Z,R)
Arguments
Z
Population vector
R
Vector for the representatives
Details
The representation score is calculated as: sqrt(sum((Z-R)^2)/2).
Value
Representation score
Author(s)
Didier Ruedin
References
Gallagher, M. (1991) Proportionality, disproportionality and electoral systems. Electoral Studies 10(1):33-51.
See Also
GallagherInv
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Gallagher index
Description
Calculates the Gallagher index.
Usage
Gallagher(Z,R)Arguments
Z |
Population vector |
R |
Vector for the representatives |
Details
The representation score is calculated as: sqrt(sum((Z-R)^2)/2).
Value
Representation score
Author(s)
Didier Ruedin
References
Gallagher, M. (1991) Proportionality, disproportionality and electoral systems. Electoral Studies 10(1):33-51.
See Also
GallagherInv
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