Statistical thought: a perspective and history

Part I: Perspective

1. Philosophical background

2. Statistical induction

when and how?

3. Interpretation of probability: various nuances

4. Bearing of interpretations of probability on statistical induction

Part II: History

5. Prehistory, beginning of history, and the toddling period

6. New concepts and methods

pre-Bayesian era

7. Beginning of the pro-subjective approach

8. Pro-subjective approach loses as sampling theory gains ground

9. Breaking the barrier: out into a broader domain

10. Modern era: the superstructure builds up.