A region of Belgium recently implemented random selection, rather than election, of its Citizen Council. What statistical issues are involved?
Read MoreMore or Less host Tim Harford talks about Abbott’s background and extraordinary achievements in the October 28 episode, which includes some commentary from me.
Read MoreThe Bureau of Justice Statistics says that violent crime rates increased from 2015 to 2018. Let’s take a closer look.
Read MoreIt took more than 20 statistical experiments, but the croissants are amazing.
Read MoreYes, you can make corrections later, but the best way to deal with errors is to prevent them in the first place.
Read MoreEdith Abbott’s 1915 report Statistics Relating to Crime in Chicago was ahead of its time. Why isn’t she better known today?
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