Some Statistical Applications of Poisson's Work
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- 1 May 1986
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Mathematical Statistics in Statistical Science
- Vol. 1 (2) , 157-170
- https://doi.org/10.1214/ss/1177013690
Abstract
Statistical applications and repercussions of Poisson's work are reviewed in historical perspective with special reference to (i) the distinction he made between two kinds of probability; (ii) the law of large numbers; (iii) the Poisson distribution; (iv) the difference between two proportions; (v) legalistic statistics; (vi) Poisson's summation formula; (vii) the Cauchy distribution; and (viii) the Poisson bracket.Keywords
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