The ultimate coercive sanction
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 1-164 •
By Otterbein, Keith F.
Hypothesis
Most members of a community will tend to accept capital punishment as an appropriate sanction (p. 45).
Note
Of the 29 cultures for which there was data on community reaction, 26 (90%) have a majority of their populations which either demand or accept capital punishment.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Supported | NA | NA | NA |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Views on capital punishment | Dependent | Public Opinion, Legal Norms, Sanctions |