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Chance, Risk and Health: Track 1

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The Human Genome Project, the cutting edge of 21st century science, involves a unique collaboration between biologists, geneticists and statisticians, using the latest information technology. Today we stand on the brink of a new era, and the work of one man prepared the way. But few people today know of the achievements of Ronald Aylmer Fisher. The four video tracks on this album investigate the enduring legacy of a largely unknown genius. The material forms part of the course SMK184 Chance, Risk

Track 1: Chance, Risk and Health

A short introduction to this album.



Tracks in this podcast:

Track Title Description
1 Chance, Risk and Health A short introduction to this album. Play now Chance, Risk and Health
2 Reinventing Statistics Fisher's principles are at the basis of modern research in agriculture, medicine and industry. Play now Reinventing Statistics
3 Measuring the Unmeasurable Combining genetics and statistics. Today's cutting edge research into the human genome uses Fisher's concept of maximum likelihood. Play now Measuring the Unmeasurable
4 The Quest for Certainty A Lonely Genius. Experts reveal the logic behind Fisher's ideas and their phenomenal legacy. Play now The Quest for Certainty
5 Brink of a New Era Foundations for computer software. Fisher's methods are still used all over the world. Experts explore his most controversial ideas. Play now Brink of a New Era

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