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The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 18201900,New
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Emphasizing the debt of science to nonspecialist intellectuals, Theodore Porter describes in detail the nineteenthcentury background that produced the burst of modern statistical innovation of the early 1900s. Statistics arose as a study of societythe science of the statistand the pioneering statistical physicists and biologists, Maxwell, Boltzmann, and Galton, each introduced statistical models by pointing to analogies between his discipline and social science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 1820-1900'? A: The book emphasizes the influence of nonspecialist intellectuals on the development of modern statistical thought, detailing the historical context that led to significant statistical innovations in the early 1900s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 1820-1900' is Theodore M. Porter.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 348 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Rise of Statistical Thinking' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1988.
- Q: What is the significance of the statistical models discussed in the book? A: The statistical models introduced by key figures like Maxwell, Boltzmann, and Galton are significant as they illustrate the connections between their scientific disciplines and social science, contributing to the evolution of statistical thinking.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is suitable for non-specialists as it emphasizes the contributions of nonspecialist intellectuals to the field of statistics.
- Q: What is the edition of the book? A: This book is a reprint edition.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding the history of statistics? A: Yes, this book provides a detailed historical background on the emergence of modern statistical thought, making it useful for anyone interested in the history of statistics.