Statistical Thought: A Perspective and History

by Shoutir Kishore Chatterjee

Overview

In this unique monograph based on years of extensive work, Chatterjee presents the historical evolution of statistical thought from the perspective of various approaches to statistical induction. Developments in statistical concepts and theories are discussed alongside philosophical ideas on the ways we learn from experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198525318
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/03/2003
Series:	Mathematics
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	9.48(w) x 6.46(h) x 1.16(d)

About the Author

Professor Chatterjee is the former Professor of Statistics at Calcutta University. He been the National Lecturer in Statistics (1985-86) of the University Grants Commission, President of the Statistics Section of the Indian Science Congress(1989), Emeritus Scientist (1997-2000) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Editor of Calcutta Statistical Association Bulletin (1978- 92) and is currently the President of the Calcutta Statistical Association.

Table of Contents

Part IPreface1. Philosophical Background2. Statistical Induction - When and How? 3. Interpretation of Probability4. Bearing of Interpretations of Probability on Statistical InductionPart II5. Pre-history, Beginning of History and the Toddling Period6. New Concepts and Methods - Pre-Bayesian Era7. Beginning of the Pro-subjective Approach8. Pro-subjective Approach Loses as Sampling Theory Gains Ground9. Breaking the Barrier: out into a Broader Domain10. Modern Era: the Superstructure Builds UpReferencesIndex