Statistician Pafnuty Chebyshev

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This paper explains that Pafnuty Chebyshev's lifelong work, which left a lasting legacy that influenced the study of mathematics and statistics worldwide, included many subjects such as probability theory, quadratic forms, orthogonal functions, the theory of integrals, the construction of maps and the calculation of geometric volumes. The author points out that, during his pursuit of a doctorate degree, Chebyshev wrote an important prize-winning book "Teoria Sravneny" from which his profound knowledge of probabilities greatly aided the Russian insurance industry.The paper relates that his most notable students were Aleksandr Lyapunov, and Andrew Markov.

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"Chebyshev's family moved to Moscow in 1832 mainly for their eldest son's educations. Chebyshev was taught by one of the best teachers in Moscow, P.N. Pogorelski. Pogorelski taught Chebyshev math and physics. Pogorelski was regarded as one of the best elementary math teachers; he had written numerous books about elementary mathematics. Chebyshev was taught by highly known professionals for other subjects as well. With his knowledge of the French language, it helped him speak internationally about math."

Sample of Sources Used:

• http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Quotations/ Chebyshev.html - A quotation by Chebyshev
• http:///www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Extras/ Chebyshev_nets.html- Chebyshev nets
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pafnuty_ Chebyshev - Pafnuty Chebyshev - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/ Chebyshev.html - Chebyshev biography
• http://www.answers.com/topic/pafnuty- chebyshev - Pafnuty Chebyshev: Information from Answers.com

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