PA · 2014
Examines why roll-call scaling models find low dimensionality in legislative voting. The authors argue that partisan polarization, rather than genuine ideological constraint, …
PA · 2013
Introduces computerized adaptive testing (CAT) methods to public opinion surveys, allowing researchers to measure latent attitudes more efficiently. By tailoring question selection …
PS · 2012
Applies ensemble forecasting methods to predict the outcome of the 2012 US presidential election. Demonstrates the practical utility of combining multiple models, with the ensemble …
PB · 2011
Investigates whether voting is habitual behavior that persists over time. Using panel data, the authors find strong evidence that past voting behavior predicts future turnout …
Addiction · 2006
Examines which state, local, and agency characteristics predict enforcement of minimum drinking age laws. The study identifies key organizational and political factors that explain …