This study aims to embed the history of the central limit theorem within the history of the development of probability theory from its classical to its modern shape and more generally within the corresponding development of mathematics the history of the central limit theorem is not only expressed in light of technical achievement but is . The term central limit theorem most likely traces back to georg polya as he recapitulated at the beginning of a paper published in 1920 it was generally known that the appearance of . This study aims to embed the history of the central limit theorem within the history of the development of probability theory from its classical to its modern shape and more generally within the corresponding development of mathematics the history of the central limit theorem is not only expressed in light of technical achievement but is . Buy a history of the central limit theorem from classical to modern probability theory sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences 2011 by fischer hans isbn 9780387878560 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the most important theorems in statistical mathematics and probability theory is the central limit theorem clt it is used almost everywhere where statistical mathematics is applied the usefulness of the theorem lies in its simple definition the central limit theorem states that if some certain conditions are