Statistical Society of London--Royal Statistical Society: The First 100 Years: 1834-1934

• DOI: 10.2307/2981670
• Publication Date: 2006-06-18T12:14:48Z
• Authors: I. D. Hill
• Keywords: Subject matter; Statistical Analysis

SUMMARY The Royal Statistical Society's first 100 years (1834-1934) are reviewed, mainly with quotations from its Journal. development of aims, views on the subject matter and use (or non-use) mathematical methods followed by consideration such matters as housing, finances, elections, meetings, etc. Note References In view large number short Journal, it would not be sensible in present paper to usual method giving references. notation {5, 87 }, for example, is therefore used mean J. Statist. Soc. R. case may be), volume 5, page 87. reference {Proc., 1, 194} means Proceedings Society (which preceded 1 Journal). tJubilee, 263} refers Jubilee Journal that was issued between volumes 47 48.