The History of Statistics

The History of Statistics

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Total Pages: 436

Type: BOOK

... statistics ; the best , despite their age , are those by Walker ( 1929 ) and Westergaard ( 1932 ) ... statistics . Pearson ( 1978 ) is based on notes for lectures given in the 1920s , but it gives valuable insights into both the history ...

Annotated Readings in the History of Statistics

Annotated Readings in the History of Statistics

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Total Pages: 280

Type: BOOK

H.A. David, A.W.F. Edwards. Preface Interest in the history of statistics has grown substantially in recent years and the subject is now covered by a number of excellent books . S.M. Stigler's The History of Statistics ( 1986 ) gives an ...

Statistics on the Table

Statistics on the Table

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Total Pages: 503

Type: BOOK

This lively collection of essays examines in witty detail the history of some of the concepts involved in bringing statistical argument "to the table," and some of the pitfalls that have been encountered.