This paper explores predictors of support for land-use ballot initiatives in Oregon. Possible predictors include a variety of socioeconomic, spatial, and political variables. Multiple least squares regressions find that aggregate levels of education within a county and the proportion of a county's workforce engaged in farming or forestry occupations appear...
Two topics concerning statistical sampling of initiative petitions are considered in this dissertation. The first concerns statistical estimation of the number of distinct valid signatures in a petition, and the second evaluates the statistical decision rule used by Oregon for determining certification of state initiative and referendum petitions.
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The debate surrounding Measure 27, to require labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods sold or distributed in or from Oregon, encompasses many aspects of an important and complex topic. At one level, questions are raised about the benefits and potential risks of GM foods.