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The Complex Legacy of British Statistics
This chapter explores the history of British statistics, tracing its origins from Francis Galton's unusual attractiveness assessments to significant contributions in correlation and regression. It also examines the troubling link between statistical practices and eugenics, raising important questions about the future of national census practices in a rapidly changing society.
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