Karl Pearson quotes

Karl Pearson was a British mathematician and a pioneer in the field of statistics. His contributions helped lay the foundations of modern statistical theory and biostatistics. He played a crucial role in introducing innovative methods for data analysis and correlation. Here are 4 of his quotes:

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

There is no short cut to truth, no way to gain a knowledge of the universe except through the gateway of scientific method.

Karl Pearson

All great scientists have, in a certain sense, been great artists; the man with no imagination may collect facts, but he cannot make great discoveries.

Karl Pearson