In which subject did Deming specialize later in his career?
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Deming is most famous for his work in statistics and quality control, but he also had a strong background in mathematical physics. He studied physics at the University of Göttingen in Germany, and later taught physics at the University of Michigan. Deming's work in mathematical physics helped him to develop his statistical methods, which he then applied to the field of quality control.
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