identified were established through the application of trend regression analysis procedures to the collected data. Statistical significance was determined at the p<.05 level. Regression analysis procedures were also used to assess the relative significance of the control variables gender, ethnic/racial background, and age in the identified trends in public opinion toward the legalization of marijuana use.
The findings of the research performed for this study are presented in this chapter. A summary of the data analyzed is presented in Table 1, which may be found below on this page. The remainder of the findings are presented separately with respect to each of the four research questions.
Summary of Data Relating to Attitudes Toward
the Legalization of Marijuana:1973 1987 (selected years)
=============================================================== Proportion (%) of Decided Respondents Opposing Legalization of Marijua
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