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The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 1820-1900

by Theodore M. Porter

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An outstanding feature of Mr. Porter's book is its depiction of the interrelationships between statistics and certain intellectual and social movements. . . . [The book] is unfailingly interesting.

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An outstanding feature of Mr. Porter's book is its depiction of the interrelationships between statistics and certain intellectual and social movements. . . . [The book] is unfailingly interesting.Morris Kline, New York Times Book ReviewThe Rise of Statistical Thinking avoids technicalities and concentrates on the flow of ideas between the natural and social sciences. It emphasizes the philosophical issues raised by novel statistical methods, and how they affected the subject's development.Ian Stewart, Nature

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avoids technicalities and concentrates on the flow of ideas between the natural and social sciences. It emphasizes the philosophical issues raised by novel statistical methods, and how they affected the subject's development.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780691024097
Author:
Porter, Theodore M.
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Author:
Porter, T. M.
Location:
Princeton
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Statistics
Subject:
History -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Probability & Statistics - General
Subject:
European History
Subject:
History of Science and Medicine, Philosophy of Science
Subject:
Mathematics
Subject:
Math and Computer Science
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Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
March 1988
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
348
Dimensions:
9.25x6.11x.90 in. 1.10 lbs.

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