Episode
Horizon: A Measure of Uncertainty
Overview
Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 1970-08-10
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
A Measure of Uncertainty is Episode 19 in 1970 of Horizon. It aired on 1970-08-10. The runtime is 60 min.
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