| A History of Inverse Probability: From Thomas Bayes to Karl Pearson 1999. Softcover Edition Contributor(s): Dale, Andrew I. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1461264472 ISBN-13: 9781461264477 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $170.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | History & Philosophy - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - General |
| Dewey: 519.542 |
| Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physic |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.11 lbs) 671 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a history of the use of Bayes theoremfrom its discovery by Thomas Bayes to the rise of the statistical competitors in the first part of the twentieth century. The book focuses particularly on the development of one of the fundamental aspects of Bayesian statistics, and in this new edition readers will find new sections on contributors to the theory. In addition, this edition includes amplified discussion of relevant work. |