UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STATISTICS GROUP SEMINAR SERIES
Sponsored by Department of Statistics, Accounting and
Management Science, Business School, University of Hertfordshire.
Wednesday 22nd September 1999, time 2:30pm, Hertford Campus, Room S113
David Boniface (University of Hertfordshire)
Title: "Ethnic Bias in police Stop and Search ? - Design and analysis
of the Watford Street Survey"
Abstract:
"The University of Hertfordshire Statistics Consultancy Unit was
approached by Hertfordshire Constabulary for help in understanding
an apparent ethnic bias in the Stop and Search figures for 1998 as
calculated by the Home Office. A larger proportion of the non-white
population had been stopped and searched than expected on the basis
of the 1991 Census. A street survey of ethnic group membership was
recommended to provide more relevant background denominator figures.
The survey has now been carried out using a form of case-control
design with interesting results. Several design and analysis issues
could usefully be discussed at this stage before the survey is
repeated."
Wednesday 10th November 1999, time 11:30am, Hatfield Campus, Room A222
Clive Payne (Nuffield College, University of Oxford)
Title and Abstract to follow.
Wednesday 12th January 2000, time 12:30pm, Hertford Campus, Room tba
Teaching Statistics to Business Students: a video and discussion
Chaired by Clare Morris, Associate Dean (Academic Quality),
Business School, University of Hertfordshire
Wednesday 22nd March 2000, time 2:30pm, Hatfield Campus, Room A209
Tony Fielding (University of Birmingham)
Title and Abstract to follow.
Wednesday 3rd May 2000, time 2:30pm, Hertford Campus, Room tba
Roger Jones (University of Hertfordshire)
Title and Abstract to follow.
Wednesday 7th June 2000, time 2:30pm, Hatfield Campus, Room A209
Michael Healy (Visiting Professor, University of Hertfordshire)
Title and Abstract to follow.
For further information regarding location, parking, etc.,
please contact Neil Spencer (details below)
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Dr Neil H Spencer,
Senior Lecturer in Statistics,
Department of Statistics, Accounting and Management Science,
University of Hertfordshire,
Hertford Campus, Mangrove Road,
Hertford, SG13 8QF,
ENGLAND.
Telephone: +44 1707 285529
Fax: +44 1707 285489
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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