Description
Statistically Speaking is a book of quotations. It brings together the best expressed thoughts that are especially illuminating and pertinent to the disciplines of probability and statistics. The book is an aid for the individual who loves to quote - and to quote correctly.
Reviews
"This is a remarkable collection made even more so by the careful referencing and indexing ... a delightful book to pick up now and again and delve into. It is referenced and cross-referenced to a faretheewell."
-Journal of Quality Technology
"...this collection will be valuable and useful for all levels of readers, including statisticians."
-Choice
"A veritable mine of ideas to enliven your classes or impress your colleagues. Recommended!"
-Teaching Statistics
"From Sophocles to Esar's Comic Dictionary, this book contains the most complete collection of statistical quotations ever assembled ... The attributions are detailed where possible including a full biographical information and page numbers."
-Australia and New Zealand Journal of Statistics
"... the authors have produced a delightful book, full of interest. It will be useful for all levels of readers and is highly recommended. This is a volume that should be on the shelves of every statistics department, primarily for use and secondly for pleasure."
-The Statistician
Book Information
ISBN 9780750304016
Author C.C. Gaither
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Institute of Physics Publishing
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 771g