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Who wrote Natural and Political Observations Made upon the Bills of Mortality?
Who wrote Natural and Political Observations Made upon the Bills of Mortality?
- John Graunt (correct)
- Christian Huygens
- Pierre-Simon Laplace
- Blaise Pascal
Which century saw the need for the estimation of mortality rates due to financial concerns?
Which century saw the need for the estimation of mortality rates due to financial concerns?
- 16th Century
- 14th Century (correct)
- 17th Century
- 15th Century
Who used John Graunt's figures to determine when people would die?
Who used John Graunt's figures to determine when people would die?
- Blaise Pascal
- John Bernoulli
- Pierre-Simon Laplace
- Christian Huygens (correct)
What did the Bills of Mortality provide weekly and yearly returns on?
What did the Bills of Mortality provide weekly and yearly returns on?
What did the development of probability theory initially come about as a solution for?
What did the development of probability theory initially come about as a solution for?
Study Notes
John Graunt's Contributions
- John Graunt wrote "Natural and Political Observations Made upon the Bills of Mortality"
Historical Context for Mortality Rates
- The 17th century saw the need for the estimation of mortality rates due to financial concerns
Applications of Graunt's Figures
- Edmond Halley used John Graunt's figures to determine when people would die
The Bills of Mortality
- Provided weekly and yearly returns on births, marriages, and deaths in London
Development of Probability Theory
- Initially came about as a solution for determining the probability of death based on statistical data
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Description
Learn about the development of probability theory with this quiz featuring Pascal, Bernoulli, and Laplace. Test your knowledge of the origins of probability and its application in solving wagering problems and statistical data analysis.
