The Rise of Statistical Thinking 1820-1900

The Rise of Statistical Thinking 1820-1900

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Author: Theodore Porter

Format: Paperback

Remarks on Condition : Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


A historical and philosophical study by Theodore Porter, who is a professor of history and statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He examines how statistics emerged as a scientific discipline and a tool for social and natural sciences in the 19th century. He analyzes the contributions of various statisticians, such as Quetelet, Galton, Pearson, and Yule. Published by Princeton University Press in 1986, it has 333 pages. Additional remarks, light foxing on front endpapers, bing is slightly loose at the back of book.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Theodore Porter

Format: Paperback

Remarks on Condition : Dust Jacket: good with some shelf wear, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting,


A historical and philosophical study by Theodore Porter, who is a professor of history and statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He examines how statistics emerged as a scientific discipline and a tool for social and natural sciences in the 19th century. He analyzes the contributions of various statisticians, such as Quetelet, Galton, Pearson, and Yule. Published by Princeton University Press in 1986, it has 333 pages. Additional remarks, light foxing on front endpapers, bing is slightly loose at the back of book.