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Statistically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations

By C.C. Gaither , Alma E Cavazos-Gaither

Book information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Year
1996
ISBN
9780750304016, 0-7503-0401-4
LCC
QA273 .S742 1996
Open Library ID
OL1004458M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16768058 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
429\429
Time added
2010-04-25 21:59:20

Description

Statistically Speaking presents a massive collection of quotations pertaining to probability and statistics. Some quotations are profound, others are wise, some are witty, but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. The book is designed to be entertaining and informative so that you can get a feel for the depth and breadth of statistics. The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tools for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from actuaries to variability. Additionally, some quotations are illustrated by amusing cartoons. This book will be a handy reference for the scientific reader and the wider public interested in who has said what on statistics. Professionals, teachers, and students interested in statistics and probability will also benefit from the gems found in this book.

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