Accidental Statistician

by George E.P. Box

Book Overview

Celebrating the life of an admired pioneer in statistics

In this captivating and inspiring memoir, world-renowned statistician George E. P. Box offers a firsthand account of his life and statistical work. Writing in an engaging, charming style, Dr. Box reveals the unlikely events that led him to a career in statistics, beginning with his job as a chemist conducting experiments for the British army during World War II. At this turning...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118400887
• ISBN13: 9781118400883
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"