R. A. Fisher (1890–1962)
Author of The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection
About the Author
Ronald Aylmer Fisher, an Englishman, graduated from Cambridge University with degrees in astronomy and mathematics. His interest in evolution, genetics, and eugenics led to his eventual study of statistical theory. Fisher later applied statistics to agricultural research at Rothamsted Experiment show more Station. Fisher is credited with much of the original research on many statistical techniques still widely used. These techniques include the method of maximum likelihood, analysis of variance, Fisher's z transformation, randomization, factorials, tests based on correlation coefficients, multivariate analysis, discriminant functions, analysis of covariance, and sample surveys. Fisher taught at the University College, London, and Cambridge University, and served as a visiting professor at Iowa State University and the Indian Statistical Institute. Fisher's contributions to the development of statistics are reflected by the many honors and awards he received from groups all over the world. In 1952, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Ronald Fisher as a steward at the First International Eugenics Conference in 1912
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- Legal name
- Fisher, Ronald Aylmer
- Other names
- FISHER, Ronald Aylmer
FISHER, Ronald
FISHER, R. A. - Birthdate
- 1890-02-17
- Date of death
- 1962-07-29
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- England
UK - Birthplace
- East Finchley, London, England, UK
- Place of death
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Places of residence
- London, England, UK
Hertfordshire, England, UK
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia - Education
- Harrow School
University of Cambridge (Gonville and Caius College) - Occupations
- Statistician
geneticist
evolutionary biologist
eugenicist - Relationships
- Box, George E. P. (son in law)
Guinness, H. Grattan (father in law)
Cavalli-Sforza, Luigi Luca (student) - Organizations
- Linnean Society
Eugenics Society - Awards and honors
- Darwin-Wallace Medal (1958)
Knight Bachelor
Fellow of the Royal Society
Darwin Medal (1948)
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