The Generalized Law of Error: Or Law of Great Numbers (1906)

The Generalized Law of Error, also known as the Law of Great Numbers, is a book written by Francis Ysidro Edgeworth in 1906. The book discusses the nature of errors in statistical analysis and provides a mathematical framework for understanding and quantifying these errors. Edgeworth's work builds upon the earlier work of mathematicians such as Laplace and Gauss, but extends their ideas to encompass a wider range of statistical distributions. In particular, Edgeworth's Generalized Law of Error provides a way to estimate the probability of an error occurring within a given range, based on the characteristics of the distribution being analyzed. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of statistics and has had a lasting impact on the development of statistical theory and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.