Statistically speaking
Subtitle: a dictionary of quotations
By: selected and arranged by Carl C. Gaither and Alma E. Cavazos-Gaither.
Contributors: Gaither, Carl C., 1944-; Cavazos-Gaither, Alma E., 1955-
Publisher: Institute of Physics Pub.
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Bristol, UK; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 420
Subjects: Probabilities -- Quotations, maxims, etc.; Mathematical statistics -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
Description: "Statistically Speaking is a book of quotations. It provides the largest collection of quotations pertaining to probability and statistics yet published. Some quotes are profound, others are wise, some are witty but none are frivolous. Here you will find quotations from the most famous to the unknown. You will find many of the 'jewels' that exist but please forgive us if we've missed any personal favourites."--BOOK JACKET. "The extensive author and subject indexes provide you with the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure, and you will soon enjoy discovering what others have said on topics ranging from actuaries to variability."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-319) and indexes.