
George Box
George Box was a renowned British statistician, celebrated for his contributions to the fields of quality control and statistical modeling. His famous adage 'all models are wrong, but some are useful' emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of statistical models while recognizing their practical applications in various fields.
Born on Oct 18, 1919 (105 years old)
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George Box became famous in statistical circles for his assertion that 'all models are wrong'.
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