Quotable Mathematics

"One feature [...] which requires much more justification than is usually given, is the setting up of unplausible null hypotheses. For ...

"Whenever we make any decision based on the expectation that matters will return to 'normal', we are employing the notion of re...

"'Regression to the mean' describes a natural phenomenon whereby, after a short period of success, things tend to return to nor...

"One feature [...] which requires much more justification than is usually given, is the setting up of unplausible null hypotheses. For ...