However, Gauss published his version of the least squares method in 1809 and, while acknowledging that it appeared in Legendre's book, Gauss still claimed priority for himself.
Gayunman, gauss-publish na ang kanyang bersyon ng hindi bababa sa squares paraan sa 1809 at, habang acknowledging na ito ay lumitaw sa Legendre ng libro, gauss pa rin inaangkin ng prayoridad para sa kanyang sarili.