The emergence of statistical science
The emergence of statistical science
Author(s): Walenty OstasiewiczSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: history of statistics; Achenwall; Ghilini
Summary/Abstract: In this short note the origin of the word “statistics” is explained. Girolamo Ghilini was the first who used that word in 1663. G. Achenwall coined the artificial word “Statistik”, not existing in German language, and used it to name the science about states. Scotsman J. Sinclair stolen this word from German and introduced into English. K. Pearson, expressing the gratitude for Sinclair, said that we had to bless this robbery.
Journal: Śląski Przegląd Statystyczny
- Issue Year: 18/2014
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 75-82
- Page Count: 7
