Science, Statistics, and Paired Comparisons.
Abstract
The paper begins with a prologue on science and statistics. It is suggested that more emphasis should be placed on the scientific method in the teaching of science and that statistics is a science and should be taught and practiced as a science. The statistician as a scientist must be concerned with the formulation, modification and verification of stochastic models. The main sections of the paper deal with a method of paired comparisons proposed originally by Zermelo and rediscovered by Bradley and Terry, Ford, and others. The paper concludes with an epilogue indicating some need for help for those engaged in the development of statistical methodology from those concerned with the mathematics of statistics and probability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA008391
Entities
People
- Ralph A. Bradley
Organizations
- Florida State University