Data from 220 cases in Florida where a "Stand your ground" defense was used.
A data frame with 220 observations on the following 5 variables.
ConvictedWas the defendant Convicted? (No or Yes)
IndWhiteVictimWas the victim white? (1=yes or 0=no)
IndWhiteDefendantWas the defendant white? (1=yes or 0=no)
VictimRaceRace of the victim (Minority or White)
DefendantRaceRace of the defendant (Minority or White)
Inspired by the Travon Martin case, combined fatal and non-fatal cases of assault in Florida for which the defendant used the Stand Your Ground law in defense. These data show Simpson's Paradox. Race of the victim is more important than race of the defendant.