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An Accidental Statistician
Wiley 2013; US$ 34.95Celebrating the life of an admired pioneer in statistics In this captivating and inspiring memoir, world-renowned statistician George E. P. Box offers a firsthand account of his life and statistical work. Writing in an engaging, charming style, Dr. Box reveals the unlikely events that led him to a career in statistics, beginning with his job as... more...
Fisher, Neyman, and the Creation of Classical Statistics
Springer 2011; US$ 27.99Classical statistical theory-hypothesis testing, estimation, and the design of experiments and sample surveys-is mainly the creation of two men: Ronald A. Fisher (1890-1962) and Jerzy Neyman (1894-1981). Their contributions sometimes complemented each other, sometimes occurred in parallel, and, particularly at later stages, often were in strong opposition.... more...
A History of Parametric Statistical Inference from Bernoulli to Fischer, 1713-1935
Springer 2008; US$ 69.99Offers a detailed history of parametric statistical inference. This work covers the period between James Bernoulli and R A Fisher. It examines: binomial statistical inference; statistical inference by inverse probability; the central limit theorem and linear minimum variance estimation by Laplace and Gauss; and more. more...
Leading Personalities in Statistical Sciences
Wiley 2011; US$ 138.00A fascinating chronicle of the lives and achievements of the men and women who helped shapethe science of statistics This handsomely illustrated volume will make enthralling reading for scientists, mathematicians, and science history buffs alike. Spanning nearly four centuries, it chronicles the lives and achievements of more than 110 of the most... more...
The Pleasures of Statistics
Springer 2010; US$ 39.95Includes chapter-length insider accounts of work on the pre-election polls of 1948, statistical aspects of the Kinsey report on sexual behavior in the human male, mathematical learning theory, authorship of the disputed Federalist papers, safety of anesthetics, and an examination of the Coleman report on equality of educational opportunity. more...
Reminiscences of a Statistician
Springer 2007; US$ 39.99An account of the history of statistics from the Fisher revolution to the computer revolution. This book sketches the careers, and highlights of the work of 65 people. It emphasises on the author's interaction with these people and includes personal anecdotes. These portraits provide a panoramic view of statistics during the period in question. more...
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