Blog — Sharon Lohr

Edith Abbott Featured on BBC Radio

More or Less host Tim Harford talks about Abbott’s background and extraordinary achievements in the October 28 episode, which includes some commentary from me.

Sharon LohrNovember 17, 2019

Interpreting the 2018 Statistics on Violent Crime

The Bureau of Justice Statistics says that violent crime rates increased from 2015 to 2018. Let’s take a closer look.

crime statisticsSharon LohrNovember 5, 2019

How An Arizona Baker Used Statistics to Make the Perfect Croissant

It took more than 20 statistical experiments, but the croissants are amazing.

improving lifeSharon LohrOctober 8, 2019designed experiment

Five Tips for Avoiding Common Survey Data Analysis Errors

Yes, you can make corrections later, but the best way to deal with errors is to prevent them in the first place.

sample surveysSharon LohrSeptember 18, 2019survey errors, health surveys, graphics

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