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Statistics for discovery

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Author: Box, George

Source: Journal of Applied Statistics, Volume 28, Numbers 3-4, Numbers 3-4/March 1, 2001, pp. 285-299(15)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02664760120034036

The question is discussed of why investigators in engineering and the physical sciences rarely use statistical methods. It is argued that statistics has in the past been overly influenced by the needs of mathematics rather than those of scientific learning and discovery. Remedies are suggested.

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 March 2001

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