An exclusive insight -- by Fisher's daughter -- of a man whose achievements in mathematical statistics continue to dominate the age. Traces his mobilization and extension of the resources of mathematics to solve the problems of estimation, analysis and design of experiments, and inductive inference. Reflecting the vitality of Fisher's immense pleasure in the process of thinking, the play of ideas, and the solution of puzzles, this biography introduces a complex and fascinating personality.
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An exclusive insight -- by Fisher's daughter -- of a man whose achievements in mathematical statistics continue to dominate the age. Traces his mobilization and extension of the resources of mathematics to solve the problems of estimation, analysis and design of experiments, and inductive inference. Reflecting the vitality of Fisher's immense pleasure in the process of thinking, the play of ideas, and the solution of puzzles, this biography introduces a complex and fascinating personality.
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Good; Softcover; Covers are clean and glossy with minor edgewear and a light crease to the lower half of the front cover; Ink stamp to the front endpapers, and highlighting to about 5 pages in the front of the book, otherwise the endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.5 lbs; Blue-black covers with title in white lettering; 1985, John Wiley & Sons Publishing; 560 pages; "R.A. Fisher-The Life of a Scientist, " by Joam Fisher Box.
Add this copy of R.a. Fisher-the Life of a Scientist to cart. $247.50, good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by John Wiley & Sons Publishing.
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Good++; Softcover; Third Printing; Covers are still glossy with a few light handling-marks; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.5 lbs; Blue-black covers with title in white lettering; 1985, John Wiley & Sons Publishing; 560 pages; "R.A. Fisher-The Life of a Scientist, " by Joam Fisher Box.