Step 1: Parameter Filters
Use the drop-boxes to create a combination of case features that you would like to investigate.
Example: Parameters that will show you results for riots where defendants have been found guilty.
Step 2: SubCategories
To separate the subcategories from within the filter parameters, click the adjacent checkbox. This will produce a chart for each subcategory and all the ways it can be combined with the other filter parameters selected.
Note that choosing more than 2 boxes may increase the time needed to produce the charts.
Try these sample searches
Sample Search 1
How has the number of trials resulting in deportation changed from 1718 to 1857 and what difference does gender make?
To build this query yourself select "transport" from Punishment, check the Show Subcategories box beside Defendant Gender, choose the appropriate dates, and choose to count trials. Finally, choose "matrix (independent y-axis)" to catch small values.
Sample Search 2
How has the distribution of punishments across genders changed over time?
To build this query yourself leave all the drop down menus at their defaults, check the Show Subcategories box beside Defendant Gender, and choose to count by defendant. Finally, choose "matrix (common y-axis)" so that it is easy to compare the graphs.
Sample Search 3
Interested in seeing what punishments have been handed out for each offence and how that has changed over time?
To build this query yourself check the Show Subcategories boxes beside Offence and Punishment and make sure you are counting offences. Finally, choose "matrix (common y-axis)" so that it is easy to compare the graphs.