Statistical Thought: A Perspective and History

ISBN-13: 9780198525318 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 440 str.

Shoutir Kishore Chatterjee

Opis

In this unique monograph based on years of extensive work, Chatterjee presents the historical evolution of statistical thought from the perspective of various approaches to statistical induction. Developments in statistical concepts and theories are discussed alongside philosophical ideas on the ways we learn from experience.

Recenzje

There is no doubt that a considerable amount of work has gone into producing this book, and those reading it are likely to find that at least some viewpoints on statistical inference seem clearer to them.

O autorze

Professor Chatterjee is the former Professor of Statistics at Calcutta University. He been the National Lecturer in Statistics (1985-86) of the University Grants Commission, President of the Statistics Section of the Indian Science Congress(1989), Emeritus Scientist (1997-2000) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Editor of Calcutta Statistical Association Bulletin (1978- 92) and is currently the President of the Calcutta Statistical Association.