Alcohol Outlets and Violence in Cincinnati
Author Information
Author(s): Tony H Grubesic, William Alex Pridemore
Primary Institution: Drexel University
Hypothesis
What is the spatial relationship between alcohol outlets and levels of assault in urban areas?
Conclusion
Assaultive violence tends to cluster around agglomerations of alcohol outlets in Cincinnati.
Supporting Evidence
- Assaultive violence clusters near alcohol outlets.
- Higher density of alcohol outlets correlates with increased violence.
- The study utilized advanced spatial analysis techniques.
Takeaway
This study found that places with many alcohol outlets often have more fights and violence nearby.
Methodology
The study used police-recorded data on assaults and geocoded locations of alcohol outlets to analyze spatial relationships.
Potential Biases
Potential confounding factors related to neighborhood characteristics and the nature of the data used.
Limitations
The study cannot confirm if the assaults were alcohol-related, and the use of census blocks may affect statistical power.
Participant Demographics
Cincinnati, Ohio, population approximately 334,000.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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