STATISTICAL GRAPHICS: PHILOSOPHY TO THE RESCUE!

作者: Elena N. Naumova , Eileen A. O'Neil

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摘要: The graphical display of data is a bourgeoning field. Graphic visualization gives rise to new statistical challenges and host intriguing questions related several areas philosophy: semiology, epistemology, ontology, ethics. In this venue, we will explore the role language, significance definitions, ethical in constructing display. By its nature, statistics relies upon numbers; philosophy's tool words. Although field intricately connected with philosophy, both historically conceptually, "doing philosophy" can be an exercise frustration for non-philosophers. However, engaging philosophical questioning enormously rewarding; ironically, lead clarity, enabling statisticians proceed confidence. paper, interrelationship

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