The Importance of Practice in the Development of Statistics.
Abstract
The paper shows how application and consideratio of the scientific context in which Statistics is used can initiate important advances such as least squares, ratio estimators, correlation, contingency tables, studentization, experimental design, the analysis of variance, randomisation, fractional replication, variance component analysis, bioassay, limits for a ratio, quality control, sampling inspection, non-parametric tests, cumulative sum charts, data analysis plotting techniques, and a resolution of the Bayes - frequentist controversy. It appears that advances of this kind are frequently made because practical context reveals a novel formulation which eliminates an unnecessarily limiting framework.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA127705
Entities
People
- George E. P. Box
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison