#StatsHistory

Amstat-American Statistical Association

@amstatnews.bsky.social

2 months ago

Three drinks—a glass of red wine, a pint of beer, and a pink cocktail with a lime—stand in front of blue curtains. Bold text reads CHEERS three times. A banner says, Statistics & Spirits: A Surprising History.

From Guinness to wine tastings, stats has a long history with booze. Learn how statisticians helped measure, analyze, and even judge your favorite drinks. magazine.amstat.org/... #StatsHistory #DataScience #StatSky

Amstat-American Statistical Association

@amstatnews.bsky.social

8 months ago

Abstract modern white spiral clock dial with roman and arabic numerals.

July is a big month in stats history! Celebrate the birthdays of Ingram Olkin, Isobel Loutit, William G. Cochran, and more. The first pie chart appeared in 1801 & Fisher coined “ANOVA” (sort of) in 1918.
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#StatsHistory #TimeSeries #ASA

Valeriy M., PhD, MBA, CQF

@predict-addict.bsky.social

10 months ago

So next time you spot a smooth, wave-like pattern in your data… remember: it might just be Slutsky whispering through the noise.

#DataScience #TimeSeries #Economics #MovingAverages #SlutskyEffect #StatsHistory #QuantitativeResearch #StochasticProcesses