Who is the father of statistics?
Father of Statistics
Sir Ronald A. Fisher is widely recognized as the "Father of Statistics." He was a British statistician, geneticist, and biologist who made significant contributions to the foundations of modern statistical science.
Key Contributions
- Developed the analysis of variance (ANOVA)
- Introduced maximum likelihood estimation
- Pioneered experimental design
- Advanced the theory of statistical inference
Other notable figures sometimes associated with the development of statistics include Karl Pearson and Francis Galton, but Sir Ronald Fisher is most frequently given the title "Father of Statistics" due to his comprehensive and foundational work in the field.