Myths of murder and multiple regression.(use of econometrics in concealed-weapons policymaking) From: Skeptical Inquirer | Date: January 1, 2002| Author: Goertzel, Ted | COPYRIGHT 2002 Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Econometric modeling has failed as a method of resolving controversies about issues such as gun control, capital punishment, and homicide rates. The continued use of models that have no demonstrated predictive ability is a form of junk science.

Do you believe that every time a prisoner is executed in the United States, eight future murders are deterred? Do you believe that a one percent increase in the number of citizens licensed to carry concealed weapons causes a 3.3 p...