Synopses & Reviews
Statistically Speaking presents a massive collection of quotations pertaining to probability and statistics. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty, but none are frivolous. It includes quotations from the most famous to the quite unknown. The extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and readers will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from actuaries to variability. This book will be a handy reference both for scientific readers and for the wider public interested in who has said what on statistics.
Synopsis
Statistically Speaking is a book of quotations. It brings together the best expressed thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to the disciplines of probability and statistics. The book is an aid for the individual who loves to quote - and to quote correctly.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-319) and indexes.