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An Empirical Investigation of Socio-Economic Parameters Associated With Rape Crime in Karnataka Using Regression Analysis

Author(s):

Rashad Mohamed Khan , Ramaiah Institute of Technology; Ravva Venkata Subba Aravind, Ramaiah Institute of Technology; Shashank Prakash Patil, Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Keywords:

crime, rape, regression, analysis, social, Karnataka

Abstract

Crime is a socially harmful act that brings disgrace to society. The crime rate in India has always been on the rise. Due to the increase in population in the state of Karnataka, the crime rate has escalated. Rape is a heinous crime that has plagued society. It is a dastardly crime and highly deplorable and unacceptable. It poses a challenge and is a worrying factor for the Government. The purpose of the paper is to conduct an empirical investigation of the relationship between various economic and demographic factors associated with rape. Regression analysis is carried out to understand the co-relation of various social factors and identify significant variables to curb crime effectively.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV8I90161
Published in: Volume : 8, Issue : 9
Publication Date: 01/12/2020
Page(s): 258-261

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