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How Did Edith Abbott Come to Write about Crime Statistics in 1915? Part 1

Edith Abbott’s 1915 report Statistics Relating to Crime in Chicago is a landmark of statistical reasoning. What was her statistical background, and how was she chosen to write it?

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history of statistics, crime statisticsSharon LohrAugust 21, 2019crime statistics, Uniform Crime Reports, women in statistics
Coffee is Better with Statistics

How to run a simple experiment to learn how to improve almost anything

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improving lifeSharon LohrJuly 23, 2019experiment
The Case of the Distorted Crime Statistics

The Arizona Republic reported that Buckeye, Arizona improperly recorded its crime statistics. Could this have been detected through statistical analysis?

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crime statisticsSharon LohrJuly 18, 2019Uniform Crime Reports, quality improvement
One Poll Respondent Could Determine Participation in the June Democratic Debates

What are the statistical properties of the procedure used to choose candidates to participate in the debates?

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pollsSharon LohrJune 9, 2019
High-Income Families and Student Debt: Why Survey Weights Matter

The Urban Institute now says that 34% — not 49% as originally reported — of student debt is held by the 25% of families with the highest incomes. Why was the original statistic wrong, and how can such errors be avoided?

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Sharon LohrMay 21, 2019
How Can You Tell When to Trust a Statistic?

Measuring Crime: Behind the Statistics is in print! Read about updates, reviews, and discounts for the book.

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Sharon LohrApril 30, 2019
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