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George Washington, Survey-Taker

It is well known that George Washington worked as a public lands surveyor in his youth. Less well known are his activities as one of the first survey samplers in the United States.

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history of statisticsSharon LohrJuly 4, 2024
An Autobiographical Journey Through AI

Unmasking AI by Joy Buolamwini shows the promise and dangers of artificial intelligence algorithms.

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Sharon LohrMay 25, 2024
Using Data to Make Roads Safer

Check out the Ahwatukee Foothills News for my column with Norma Hubele on the Crash Modification Factor Clearinghouse.

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Sharon LohrMay 13, 2024
Does Asphalt Art Improve Traffic Safety?

A number of cities have placed artwork at intersections or crosswalks. The art may be aesthetically pleasing, but does it reduce crashes as is claimed? Let’s look at the data.

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Sharon LohrApril 16, 2024
Data for Vote Decisions in a City Council Election

Strategic voting methods assume that you know what other voters will do. Are they helpful for local elections with limited information?

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democracySharon LohrFebruary 16, 2024
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics Misquotations

There are many familiar aphorisms about statistics. But some were not said by the people to whom they have been attributed…

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history of statisticsSharon LohrDecember 29, 2023
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