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“There is something in statistics that makes it very similar to astrology.”

Quote by Gian-Carlo Rota

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Gian-Carlo Rota

Gian-Carlo Rota was an Italian-American mathematician renowned for his contributions to combinatorics, algebraic geometry, and mathematical analysis. He served as a professor at MIT and Harvard University, and his research had a substantial impact on the advancement of these mathematical disciplines. more

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