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A new solution, which may be termed a “statistical” solution been given in this paper of a problem in inverse probability called fundamental problem in practical statistics” by K. Pearson. This soluted takes into account the variation due to random sampling and is hence lieved to be the most satisfactory solution of the problem offered so far is also believed that it will be possible now for the theory of inverse probability to be given its rightful place in the mathematical theory of probability.
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Savur, S.R. A new solution of a problem in inverse probability. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Math. Sci.) 5, 222–234 (1937). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03045840
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