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The philosophy of statistics.

Authors :
Pawitan, Yudi
Lee, Youngjo
Source :
Significance. May2024, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p40-41. 2p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

When we interpret statistics, we inevitably incorporate our personal knowledge and philosophical preferences. All statisticians therefore need to understand the philosophical foundation of probability and statistics, say Yudi Pawitan and Youngjo Lee – and puzzles and paradoxes can help [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*STATISTICS
*STATISTICIANS
*PARADOX
*PUZZLES
*PROBABILITY theory

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Language :
English
ISSN :
17409705
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Significance
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
176725224
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jrssig/qmae033
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