What statistical features set Edith Abbott’s 1915 report Statistics Relating to Crime in Chicago apart from other work of the day?
Read MoreEdith 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?
Read MoreThe Arizona Republic reported that Buckeye, Arizona improperly recorded its crime statistics. Could this have been detected through statistical analysis?
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Read MoreJust in time for Valentine’s Day, the Federal Trade Commission released statistics showing that people lost more money in romance scams than any other type of fraud they study.
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