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Probability calculations should be foundational to the study of all sciences, especially observational sciences.

MathematicsScienceOct 19, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses Adolphe Quetelet's assertion that probability calculations should form the foundation of all sciences, particularly observational sciences. The posts highlight the historical neglect of probability in scientific study and its potential importance. This is relevant to the development of scientific methodologies and the integration of mathematical principles in various fields.

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Probability calculations should be foundational to the study of all sciences, especially observational sciences.
Parent: Scientific MethodologyEntity: Probability CalculationsImpact: positiveDate: Oct 19, 2026Target: The necessity of probability calculations in scientific study

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"It seems to me that the calculation of probabilities, unfortunately too much neglected, ought according to the present state of knowledge, to serve as a foundation for the study of all the sciences, and particularly for that of observation." – Adolphe Quetelet (1796-1874) #quote #mathematics #maths #math
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"Il m'a paru que le calcul des probabilités, malheureusement trop négligé, devrait, d'après l'état actuel des lumières, servir de base à l'étude de toutes les sciences et particulièrement des sciences d'observation." – Adolphe Quetelet (1796-1874) #citation #mathématiques #maths #math
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