Karl Pearson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Karl Pearson.

Karl Pearson was an English mathematician, philosopher, and statistician (1857-1936) known for his significant contributions to the field of statistics and the development of mathematical statistics. He introduced several statistical concepts, including the Pearson correlation coefficient, chi-squared test, and Pearson distribution. Pearson also played a crucial role in establishing the discipline of biometrics and was one of the founders of eugenics in Britain. He contributed extensively to the application of statistical methods in various scientific fields, making him a pioneer in statistical theory and practice.

Statistics is the grammar of science.

Statistics is the grammar of science.

Karl Pearson


The mathematician, carried along on his flood of symbols, de

The mathematician, carried along on his flood of symbols, dealing apparently with purely formal truths, may still reach results of endless importance for our description of the physical universe.

Karl Pearson

Truth Results Symbols

Order and reason, beauty and benevolence, are characteristic

Order and reason, beauty and benevolence, are characteristics and conceptions which we find solely associated with the mind of man.

Karl Pearson

Beauty Order Reason Perception Senses Consciousness Benevolence