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Activity Number: 143
Type: Contributed
Date/Time: Monday, August 7, 2006 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statisticians in Defense and National Security
Abstract - #305385
Title: Albert Einstein: Centennial Appreciation of a Master Statistician
Author(s): Boris Iglewicz*+
Companies: Temple University
Address: Department of Statistics, 00600, Philadelphia, PA, 19122,
Keywords: Bose-Einstein ; photoelectric effect ; Brownian motion ; scientific method
Abstract:

Fifty years have passed since Einstein's death, and one century since the appearance of his 1905 revolutionary papers. This talk serves as a modest tribute to this anniversary with an emphasis on the statistical component of Einstein's work. Also considered are his early years that led up to 1905. There will be discussion of the Bose-Einstein, Brownian motion, and photoelectric papers. In addition, an alternative interpretation of his E = mc2 formula will be given. Evidence, including statistical, is provided for why Einstein is viewed as the greatest scientist of the 20th century. An explanation is provided for why the title's phrase, "master statistician," is reasonable. This exploratory journey provides insight into the scientific method and the role of statistics in science.

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