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Abstract
When we interpret statistics, we inevitably incorporate our personal knowledge and philosophical preferences. All statisticians therefore need to understand the philosophical foundation of probability and statistics, say Yudi Pawitan and Youngjo Lee – and puzzles and paradoxes can help
SignificanceMathematics-Statistics and Probability
CiteScore
1.40
自引率
0.00%
发文量
96
期刊介绍:
Significance is a quarterly magazine for anyone interested in statistics and the analysis and interpretation of data. Its aim is to communicate and demonstrate in an entertaining, thought-provoking and non-technical way the practical use of statistics in all walks of life and to show informatively and authoritatively how statistics benefit society.