Version 2.3.0 of sate, the software package for analyzing jury trials, is now available on CRAN. The package allows users to perform analysis with R, a free, open-source application for data analysis and graphing.
See what’s new in v 2.3.0.
- Added compare.juror.stats function for comparing and evaluating difference between juror verdict preferences in actual and hypothetical trial conditions.
- Added three functions to assist in calculating sampling weights to represent key demographic characteristics of a state or USA. Apply the encode.cloud.respondents.variables function to respondent information reported by Cloud Research. Use target.population.demographics to obtain demographic statistics for target population. Use weights_for_population to calculate sampling weights that balance respondent demographics relative to target population.
- Added basic.plot.grid function to create basic plot element that can then be customized.
- Improved reporting of estimated values in tables.
- Improved documentation of functions.
See CRAN: Package sate for more information.