Statistical Inference and Analysis: Selected Correspondence of R.A. Fisher - Couverture rigide

Fisher, Ronald Aylmer; Bennett, J. H.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198555520 ISBN 13 : 9780198555520

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1990

Synopsis

This volume presents a selection of the letters of Ronald Aylmer Fisher, a pioneer in the methodology of twentieth century scientific research whose work on the principles of inductive inference greatly enlarged our understanding of the nature of uncertainty and contributed fundamentally to the philosophy of our age. The letters reflect Fisher's work in developing statistical methods needed in the interpretation of experimental data, and his later efforts, which recast the entire theoretical basis for mathematical statistics and experimental design. Relevant material from the letters of Fisher's distinguished correspondents is also included. This unique collection will shed light on one of the great legends in the history of science and statistics.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It is unlikely that anyone has had a greater impact on the methodology of scientific research in the twentieth century than Ronald Aylmer Fisher. From his early work in developing statistical methods needed for the interpretation of experimental data, he went on to recast the entire theoretical basis for mathematical statistics and to initiate the deliberate study and development of experimental design central to the whole process of the Natural Sciences. In clarifying the principles of inductive inference, Fisher greatly enlarged our understanding of the nature of uncertainty and contributed fundamentally to the philosophy of our age. This volume presents a selection from Fisher's letters on statistical inference and analysis and related topics. It also includes relevant material from the letters (from many distinguished scientists) to which he was replying. It is a companion volume to Natural selection, heredity, and eugenics: selected correspondence of R. A. Fisher with Leonard Darwin and others (ed. J. H. Bennett, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1983).

Revue de presse

Professor Bennett is to be congratulated .... This is an indispensable aid to the serious study of Fisher's work in statistics (Short Book Reviews)

This is an indispensable aid to the serious study of Fisher's work in statistics (Publication of the International Statistical Institute)

few books in statistics will appear during the nineties which are more significant than this one. We owe Professor Bennett a debt of gratitude for his labours in bringing Fisher's letters before the public ... This book is a must for anyone who is interested in Fisher and his work and therefore in the history and the future of statistics. No statistician's bookshelf should be without it (Statistics in Medicine)

these lettersa are good and have been most carefully edited (D.V. Lindley, Royal Statistical Society News & Notes, October 1991)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198555520
• ISBN 13: 9780198555520
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 398
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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