A History of Inverse Probability from Thomas Bayes to Karl Pearson (Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, #16) (Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences)

by A I Dale and Andrew I Dale

This is a history of the use of Bayes theoremfrom its discovery by Thomas Bayes to the rise of the statistical competitors in the first part of the twentieth century. The book focuses particularly on the development of one of the fundamental aspects of Bayesian statistics, and in this new edition readers will find new sections on contributors to the theory. In addition, this edition includes amplified discussion of relevant work.

• ISBN10: 0387976205
• ISBN13: 9780387976204
• Publish Date: 24 February 1995
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Springer
• Edition: 1991. Corr. 2nd Printing ed.
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 495
• Language: English