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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?

history of statistics, crime statisticsSharon LohrAugust 21, 2019crime statistics, Uniform Crime Reports, women in statistics