Laplace, Fisher, and the Discovery of the Concept of Sufficiency.

Abstract

The paper discusses the history of the discovery of the concept of sufficiency by R.A. Fisher, in some related earlier work by Laplace. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0756627

Entities

People

  • Stephen M. Stigler

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Cooperation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Psychology

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics