A History of Inverse Probability From Thomas Bayes to Karl Pearson |
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| Author:
| Dale, Andrew I. |
| Editor:
| Buchwald, J. Z.
Lutzen, Joseph
Toomer, G. J. |
| Series title: | Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-98807-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $443.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.