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Sociology 498: Homelessness 

Rossi on street vs. shelter use (Table 4.8)

% of nights spent on streets regressed on characteristics of the homeless

"Shabby and unkempt" +.077***
"Incoherent and confused" +.071**
Detoxification or mental hospital -.075**
Depresssion +.014**
Psychotic symptoms +.000
Criminal justice experience -.029
Age +.001
Female -.100*
White +.045
Time homeless (log) +.008
Worked last month -.006

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