Quetelet's influence on modern crime statistics?
My work laid the groundwork for the systematic collection and analysis of crime statistics, a practice that continues today. By demonstrating that crime rates exhibit a degree of predictability and are influenced by social factors, I provided a basis for understanding patterns of deviance. This empirical approach, focused on quantifiable data and statistical analysis, is now indispensable for criminology and public policy aimed at understanding and addressing societal issues.
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