Fun for mathematicians

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_MCB
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Fun for mathematicians

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Just got from interlibrary loan today. The theory that would not die by Sharon B. MaGrayne. Someone recommended it at exmo a couple of weeks ago. Bayesian Analysis. Basically an idea for research. If you have incomplete data, and a theory, and cannot yet prove it (enough to convince others :wink: ) the gaps can predict where you can find more data to complete the set and prove the theory.

It is well written, and the author has a sense of humor. I was laughing and read it to someone who was sitting next to me. She didn't get it, so I guess it is only funny to people who have a background in statistics.

She says that a lot of people instinctively use it without realizing that it dates back to the 1700's.
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Re: Fun for mathematicians

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Um... And your point is? I was expecting a really cool quiz or something.
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Re: Fun for mathematicians

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It is an essay question. Relate to Jockers et al. :geek:
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