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This institute will give an updated list of any statistics that concern our nations and region. | This institute will give an updated list of any statistics that concern our nations and region. | ||
| − | It got its name from two | + | It got its name from two citizens of the [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls | SMS]], one that ceased to exist, one that is still happily in the [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls | SMS]] today, who dedicated much time in supplying the [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls | SMS]] with statistics. Those nations are [http://s6.invisionfree.com/S_M_S_Member_Forum/index.php?showtopic=30 Werbekaland] and [http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/25622/page=display_nation/nation=psylos Psylos]. |
Its logo is a painting of the Scottish writer and surveyor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Sinclair <b>Sir John Sinclair</b>] Who played a significant role in the history of statistics. | Its logo is a painting of the Scottish writer and surveyor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Sinclair <b>Sir John Sinclair</b>] Who played a significant role in the history of statistics. | ||
| − | The statistics are published by Sozy and Weerdinge in the regions [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls]] and [[Isle of Grunnen]] respectively. | + | The statistics are published by Sozy and Weerdinge in the regions [[Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls | SMS]] and [[Isle of Grunnen]] respectively. |
<i><small>"Many people were at first surprised at my using the words “statistical” and “statistics”, as it was supposed that some in our own language might have expressed the same meaning. But in the course of a very extensive tour through the northern parts of Europe, which I happened to take in 1786, I found that in Germany they were engaged in a species of political enquiry to which they had given the name “statistics,” and though I apply a different meaning to that word—for by “statistical” is meant in Germany an inquiry for the purposes of ascertaining the political strength of a country or questions respecting matters of state—whereas the idea I annex to the term is an inquiry into the state of a country, for the purpose of ascertaining the quantum of happiness enjoyed by its inhabitants, and the means of its future improvement; but as I thought that a new word might attract more public attention, I resolved on adopting it, and I hope it is now completely naturalized and incorporated with our language."</small></i> | <i><small>"Many people were at first surprised at my using the words “statistical” and “statistics”, as it was supposed that some in our own language might have expressed the same meaning. But in the course of a very extensive tour through the northern parts of Europe, which I happened to take in 1786, I found that in Germany they were engaged in a species of political enquiry to which they had given the name “statistics,” and though I apply a different meaning to that word—for by “statistical” is meant in Germany an inquiry for the purposes of ascertaining the political strength of a country or questions respecting matters of state—whereas the idea I annex to the term is an inquiry into the state of a country, for the purpose of ascertaining the quantum of happiness enjoyed by its inhabitants, and the means of its future improvement; but as I thought that a new word might attract more public attention, I resolved on adopting it, and I hope it is now completely naturalized and incorporated with our language."</small></i> | ||
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Psylo-Werbia Statistical Institute
The Statistics in the Sanctuary of MetaphysicalSouls and Isle of Grunnen are updated, published and edited by the Psylo-Werbia Statistical Institute (PWSI).
This institute will give an updated list of any statistics that concern our nations and region.
It got its name from two citizens of the SMS, one that ceased to exist, one that is still happily in the SMS today, who dedicated much time in supplying the SMS with statistics. Those nations are Werbekaland and Psylos.
Its logo is a painting of the Scottish writer and surveyor Sir John Sinclair Who played a significant role in the history of statistics.
The statistics are published by Sozy and Weerdinge in the regions SMS and Isle of Grunnen respectively.
"Many people were at first surprised at my using the words “statistical” and “statistics”, as it was supposed that some in our own language might have expressed the same meaning. But in the course of a very extensive tour through the northern parts of Europe, which I happened to take in 1786, I found that in Germany they were engaged in a species of political enquiry to which they had given the name “statistics,” and though I apply a different meaning to that word—for by “statistical” is meant in Germany an inquiry for the purposes of ascertaining the political strength of a country or questions respecting matters of state—whereas the idea I annex to the term is an inquiry into the state of a country, for the purpose of ascertaining the quantum of happiness enjoyed by its inhabitants, and the means of its future improvement; but as I thought that a new word might attract more public attention, I resolved on adopting it, and I hope it is now completely naturalized and incorporated with our language."
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