David R. Bellhouse

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Abraham De Moivre (eBook, PDF)

Setting the Stage for Classical Probability and Its Applications

Beschreibung

Extensively researched, this book traces the life and work of Abraham De Moivre as well as the state of probability and statistics in eighteenth-century Britain. It is the first extensive biography of De Moivre and is based on recently discovered material and translations, including some of De Moivre's letters.The book begins with discussions on De

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Autor

David Bellhouse is a professor in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. His research interests include statistical theory and methods as well as the history of probability, statistics, actuarial science, and mathematics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Oktober 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439865781
• Artikelnr.: 38304087