Join the ASA Book Club for a discussion of An Accidental Statistician: The Life and Memories of George E. P. Box by George E. P. Box
Who should attend?
Anyone at any career stage-from junior statisticians to senior leaders.
When?
Friday, July 10th, 12:00 PM EST
(Meeting invite will be sent one week before. We suggest blocking your calendar now.)
Why attend?
In this captivating and inspiring memoir, world-renowned statistician George E. P. Box offers a firsthand account of his life and statistical work. Writing in an engaging, charming style, Dr. Box reveals the unlikely events that led him to a career in statistics, beginning with his job as a chemist conducting experiments for the British army during World War II. At this turning point in his life and career, Dr. Box taught himself the statistical methods necessary to analyze his own findings when there were no statisticians available to check his work.
Read the book and come ready to share your thoughts!Post
Sign up by July 3rd: https://tinyurl.com/y8xjafs5
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Patrick Roney
Biostatistician
Georgetown University
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