An Appreciation of Larry Cox's Work on Statistical Disclosure Limitation

• Activity Number: 275 - In Memory of Dr. Lawrence H. Cox
• Type: Invited
• Date/Time: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
• Sponsor: Memorial
• Author(s): Alan Karr*
• Companies: RTI International
• Keywords: statistical disclosure limitation ; tabular data ; linear programming

Abstract

This talk will review Larry Cox's numerous contributions to statistical disclosure limitation (SDL), especially those relating to use of mathematical programming and network methods for tabular data. Even though some of these date to the 1980s, they remain relevant today, and their place within the gallery of SDL methods will be described. In addition, some problems on which Larry worked in the latter stages of his life will be posed, as a catalyst for future research.