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Statistics On The Table: The History Of Statistical Concepts And Methods
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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. The Topics Range From Seventeenthcentury Medicine And The Circulation Of Blood, To The Cause Of The Great Depression And The Effect Of The California Gold Discoveries Of 1848 Upon Price Levels, To The Determinations Of The Shape Of The Earth And The Speed Of Light, To The Meter Of Virgil'S Poetry And The Prediction Of The Second Coming Of Christ. The Title Essay Tells How The Statistician Karl Pearson Came To Issue The Challenge To Put Statistics On The Table To The Economists Marshall, Keynes, And Pigou In 1911. The 1911 Dispute Involved The Effect Of Parental Alcoholism Upon Children, But The Challenge Is General And Timeless: Important Arguments Require Evidence, And Quantitative Evidence Requires Statistical Evaluation. Some Essays Examine Deep And Subtle Statistical Ideas Such As The Aggregation And Regression Paradoxes; Others Tell Of The Origin Of The Average Man And The Evaluation Of Fingerprints As A Forerunner Of The Use Of Dna In Forensic Science. Several Of The Essays Are Entirely Nontechnical; All Examine Statistical Ideas With An Ironic Eye For Their Essence And What Their History Can Tell Us About Current Disputes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Statistics on the Table'? A: The main theme of 'Statistics on the Table' is the historical evolution of statistical concepts and methods, exploring how they have been applied in various contexts, from medicine to economics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Statistics on the Table' is Stephen M. Stigler, a prominent statistician known for his insights into the history of statistics.
- Q: What kind of essays can I expect in this collection? A: The book features a lively collection of essays, some technical and others non-technical, that delve into historical statistical ideas and their relevance to contemporary issues.
- Q: What is the significance of the title essay? A: The title essay discusses Karl Pearson's challenge to put 'statistics on the table' in economic debates, highlighting the importance of evidence in statistical arguments.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 502 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Statistics on the Table' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Statistics on the Table' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in statistics? A: Yes, several essays are non-technical and accessible, making the book suitable for readers new to statistical concepts.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: Topics include historical statistical methods, the impact of statistical arguments on economics, and unique cases like the evaluation of fingerprints and DNA.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Statistics on the Table'.