Blog — Sharon Lohr

Why Aren't Edith Abbott's Statistical Contributions Better Known Today? Part 3

Edith Abbott’s 1915 report Statistics Relating to Crime in Chicago was ahead of its time. Why isn’t she better known today?

history of statistics, crime statisticsSharon LohrSeptember 4, 2019women in statistics

What was Special about Edith Abbott's Crime Statistics Reports? Part 2

What statistical features set Edith Abbott’s 1915 report Statistics Relating to Crime in Chicago apart from other work of the day?

history of statistics, crime statisticsSharon LohrAugust 31, 2019women in statistics

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?

Coffee is Better with Statistics

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

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?

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?

pollsSharon LohrJune 9, 2019