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At the Statistics Edit-a-thon we'll work on articles related to the field of statistics and statistical activities such as censuses and surveys. The Wikimedia-DC chapter is running it, with the support of the American Statistical Association, as part of the International Year of Statistics. We'll train anyone new to Wikipedia.


  • In the metro station take the 9th St exit and the library will be just across the intersection diagonally
  • To find our room turn left once in the library. We're in a small glass-walled room on the main floor, and will expand into others as needed.
  • We can chat quietly. Our room is not enclosed, and we can't have food there.


  • Organizers
Peter Meyer, Wikimedia DC (and economist/programmer)
Justin Fisher, Chair of Statistics Without Borders
James Hare, President of Wikimedia DC
WikiProject Statistics icon
from the historic Iris flower data set
Editors working hard
At the Statistics Edit-a-thon, Wikipedians edit on 8 December 2013 in the Digital Commons Room 5 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (9th & G Streets NW, Washington DC; Gallery Place Metro Station)

Schedule[edit]

Kicking off the meeting
Kicking off the meeting
  • 2pm: Arrive, chat quietly, experienced editors start editing
  • 2-2:30: Introductions to one another, and brief presentation of some background materials to use (and, keep editing as you like)
  • 2:30-3ish: Intro to editing, for anyone new to it -- brief presentation, then one-on-one
  • 3-4:45: Editing, reading, chatting. Brief talks?
  • 5 must depart

In the event, extreme weather made the library officials shut down the whole place around 3:45 and we went across the street to the National Portrait Gallery which turned out to be entirely fine and fun and we continued past 5:30.

FAQ[edit]

Do I have to register to attend, or can I just arrive on the day?

Because of space limits, please RSVP in advance if possible. Yes, you can just show up on the date.

Do I have to be a Wikipedia editor already?

No, this event is open to everyone. We can show you the basics of how to edit. We'll refer to these:
How to edit Wikipedia

What if I get hungry?

If we can, we'll bring snacks. If we can't, there are nearby restaurants.

THERE ARE NO SNACKS AT THIS EVENT - INFO UPDATED AT 3:12PM

What should I bring?

  • A laptop computer
  • Optionally, materials to incorporate into Wikipedia articles

Can I arrive late? Or leave early? Or stay late?

Arrive any time, and we won't lock anyone in! But the library really closes at 5.

Sign Up[edit]

Attending[edit]

Thanks to all for showing up.
At the Statistics Edit-a-thon, a Wikipedian provides guidiance to other Wikipedians to improve an article.
  1. econterms (talk) 15:41, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Geraldshields11 (talk) 16:22, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Fisherjs (talk) 00:28, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Sarasays (talk) 14:19, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  5. RoseForte
  6. Fuzheado | Talk 20:01, 5 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Second half-- coming from another event. Djembayz (talk) 23:11, 6 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Chandler wiland
  9. Tarantij (talk) 19:58, 8 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  10. wwrh123

Maybe[edit]

  1. Ddelacer
  2. - tucoxn\talk 21:50, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Mike Messner

Participating remotely[edit]

  1. lkennedy

Apologies[edit]

  1. Clarkefreak ∞ 16:41, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Weather was gross and I had other things going on (foraging for food, &c.). --MZMcBride (talk) 01:47, 9 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

To do list[edit]

Tag statistics articles for WikiProject Statistics on the talk page
{{WikiProject Statistics | class = | importance = }}
Existing articles to edit
Potential new articles
  • International Statistical Congress based on Randeraad, Nico (January 2011). "The International Statistical Congress (1853—1876): Knowledge Transfers and their Limits". European History Quarterly. 41 (1): 50–65. doi:10.1177/0265691410385759.
  • Washington Statistical Society based on historical info on the WSS
  • Create articles where red links exists on this List of presidents of the American Statistical Association. (Some links to references are available.)

Perhaps especially:

Resources to use and cite[edit]

Cited above[edit]
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  3. ^ Orelien, Jean; et al. (2013-04-25). "Haiti after the earthquake: Statistics Without Borders". Significance Magazine. Vol. 10, no. 2. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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  5. ^ "Statistics Without Borders in the DPRK". North Korean Economy Watch. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
  6. ^ "Statistics Without Borders Participates in Unprecedented Science Diplomacy Program between North Korea and the US/International Community". PRWeb. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
  7. ^ "PSI in the News - Pyongyang Summer Institute in Survey Science & Quantitative Methodology". Retrieved 2013-12-08.
  8. ^ "Brief Bio: Katherine K. Wallman, Chief Statistician, U.S. Office of Management and Budget" (PDF), UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division, retrieved 2013-12-05
  9. ^ "Katherine Wallman, International Association for Official Statistics". ZoomInfo.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  10. ^ "Katherine K. Wallman's biosketch". The Albany Chapter of The American Statistical Association. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  11. ^ Wallman, Katherine K; Harris-Kojetin, Brian A; U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Implementing the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (PDF), retrieved 2013-12-05
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  21. ^ "Map depicts significant story on pickup in American industry. Washington, D.C. March 30. Tow lines on this chart hanging in the office of Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, tell a significant story of the pickup ..." Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Catalog. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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  23. ^ "Commemorative Chairs: Isador and Carol Lubin". Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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  27. ^ "Dr. Isidor Lubin Honored on 70th Birthday; Lauded for His Activities". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
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  29. ^ "Research by Author: Norwood, Janet L." The Urban Institute. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  30. ^ "Janet Norwood - International Statistical Institute". ZoomInfo.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
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  33. ^ "Janet L. Norwood Award - About the Award". Retrieved 2013-12-07.
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  39. ^ "Helen Walker, 91, First Woman To Head U.S. Statistical Group". The New York Times. p. 6.
  40. ^ "Helen M. Walker Scholarship Fund in Statistics". Teachers College, Columbia University - Scholarship Library. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  41. ^ Flurry, Allan. "UGA's Lynne Billard selected for Florence Nightingale David Award". University of Georgia Today. Vol. October 9, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
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  43. ^ "Professors Kathy Ensor (with daughter) , Rice University, Lori Thombs, University of South Carolina and Lynne Billard, University of Georgia, 1993". Retrieved 2013-12-07.

Outcomes[edit]

Articles created[edit]

Articles expanded[edit]

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