A correction of the historiographical record on the probability integral
Fausto Di Biase
TL;DR
This paper clarifies the true origin of the probability integral evaluation, correcting widespread misattributions to Poisson, Gauss, or Laplace, and providing historical accuracy.
Contribution
It offers a corrected historiographical record on the attribution of the probability integral evaluation, clarifying its true origin.
Findings
Corrects common misattributions to Poisson, Gauss, and Laplace.
Provides historical clarification on the probability integral.
Enhances understanding of the development of probability theory.
Abstract
We correct a common (but mistaken) attribution of the evaluation of the probability integral, usually attributed to Poisson, Gauss, or Laplace.
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TopicsProbability and Statistical Research