The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom
Author | : Stephen M. Stigler |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2016-03-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674970212 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674970217 |
Rating | : 4/5 (217 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom by : Stephen M. Stigler
Download or read book The Seven Pillars of Statistical Wisdom written by Stephen M. Stigler and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What gives statistics its unity as a science? Stephen Stigler sets forth the seven foundational ideas of statistics—a scientific discipline related to but distinct from mathematics and computer science and one which often seems counterintuitive. His original account will fascinate the interested layperson and engage the professional statistician.