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The Human Genome Project, the cutting edge of 21st century science, involves a unique collaboration between biologists, geneticists and statisticians, using the latest information technology. Today we stand on the brink of a new era, and the work of one man prepared the way. But few people today know of the achievements of Ronald Aylmer Fisher. The four video tracks on this album investigate the enduring legacy of a largely unknown genius. The material forms part of the course SMK184 Chance, Risk & Health.

Episodes

  1. 04/12/2010

    Chance, Risk and Health

    A short introduction to this album.

    1 min

  2. 04/12/2010

    Transcript -- Chance, Risk and Health

    Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

  3. 12/11/2008 ·  Video

    Reinventing Statistics

    Fisher's principles are at the basis of modern research in agriculture, medicine and industry.

    8 min

  4. 12/11/2008

    Transcript -- Reinventing Statistics

    Transcript -- Fisher's principles are at the basis of modern research in agriculture, medicine and industry.

  5. 12/11/2008 ·  Video

    Measuring the Unmeasurable

    Combining genetics and statistics. Today's cutting edge research into the human genome uses Fisher's concept of maximum likelihood.

    8 min

  6. 12/11/2008

    Transcript -- Measuring the Unmeasurable

    Transcript -- Combining genetics and statistics. Today's cutting edge research into the human genome uses Fisher's concept of maximum likelihood.

  7. 12/11/2008 ·  Video

    The Quest for Certainty

    A Lonely Genius. Experts reveal the logic behind Fisher's ideas and their phenomenal legacy.

    5 min

  8. 12/11/2008

    Transcript -- The Quest for Certainty

    Transcript -- A Lonely Genius. Experts reveal the logic behind Fisher's ideas and their phenomenal legacy.

  9. 12/11/2008 ·  Video

    Brink of a New Era

    Foundations for computer software. Fisher's methods are still used all over the world. Experts explore his most controversial ideas.

    7 min

  10. 12/11/2008

    Transcript -- Brink of a New Era

    Transcript -- Foundations for computer software. Fisher's methods are still used all over the world. Experts explore his most controversial ideas.

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The Human Genome Project, the cutting edge of 21st century science, involves a unique collaboration between biologists, geneticists and statisticians, using the latest information technology. Today we stand on the brink of a new era, and the work of one man prepared the way. But few people today know of the achievements of Ronald Aylmer Fisher. The four video tracks on this album investigate the enduring legacy of a largely unknown genius. The material forms part of the course SMK184 Chance, Risk & Health.

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