Dear All,
The RSS Centre for Statistical Education together with the East Midlands Region of the RSS, presents
a public lecture by:
Paul Marchant - Leeds Metropolitan University
"Some issues in assessing the effectiveness of crime reduction initiatives"
Thursday,16 June 2005 - 5.00-6.00 pm
Room 470, Chaucer Building, Nottingham Trent University
Abstract
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How do we know what works in reducing crime? There are numerous studies
and reviews of evidence on the effectiveness of crime reduction methods.
Some suggest that a crime reduction method works. However on examination
of some studies, it is seen that the statistical claims and methods are
unfounded.
Essentially the problem stems from the fact that standard methods of
statistics rely on assumptions, such as that of independent random
sampling. Things go horribly wrong if the assumptions are not met.
Perhaps we are seeing the tip of an iceberg of erroneous statistics. The
talk will discuss the clear problems in a simple way.
The talk will address general matters to be considered in the design of
evaluations and systematic reviews, so that any conclusions made are
'properly scientific' and therefore sound.
For further information and to book a place, please contact
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Regards,
Bill Browne.
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