R. A. Fisher (1890–1962)

Author of The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection

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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

Includes the names: Sir R A. Fisher, Ronald A. Fisher, Sir Ronald Fisher, Ronald Alymer Fisher, Ronald Aylmer Fisher, Sir Ronald A. Fisher, Ronald Aylmer Fischer, Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher, Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher, F.R.S. R. A. Sc.D. Fisher

Image credit: Ronald Fisher as a steward at the First International Eugenics Conference in 1912

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Collected Papers of R. A. Fisher

Works by R. A. Fisher

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The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection (1929) 91 copies

The Design of Experiments (1960) 39 copies

Statistical Methods, Experimental Design, and Scientific Inference: A Re-issue of Statistical Methods for Research… (1990) 36 copies

Statistical methods for research workers (1950) 21 copies

Statistical Methods and Scientific Inference (1973) 17 copies

Statistical Tables for Biological, Agricultural and Medical Research (1974) 12 copies

The Kalis Experiments (Tides Book 1) (2019) 8 copies

The theory of inbreeding (1965) 2 copies

Palliative day care (1996) — Editor — 2 copies

Tides Collection: The Complete Series 2 copies

Statistical Methods For Research Workers (2017) 2 copies

Contributions to Mathematical Statistics 2 copies

The Correlation between Relatives on the Supposition of Mendelian inheritance 1 copy

On the Mathematical Foundations of Theoretical Statistics 1 copy

Collected Papers of R.A.Fisher Volume V : 1948-1962 1 copy

Collected Papers of R.A.Fisher Volume IV : 1937-1947 1 copy

Papers on the theory of statistical estimation 1 copy

Collected Paper of R.A.Fisher Volume III : 1932-1936 1 copy

Smoking : the cancer controversy, some attempts to assess the evidence 1 copy

TYhe Design of Experiments 1 copy

Collected Papers of R.A.Fisher Volume II : 1925-31 1 copy

Collected Papers of R.A.Fisher Volume I : 1912-24 (1971) 1 copy

Creative aspects of natural law 1 copy

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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing (2008) — Contributor — 802 copies

The World of Mathematics, Volume 3 (1955) — Contributor — 116 copies

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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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Palliative Day Care by R Fisher

There has been a steady growth in the provision of day care services for people with life-threatening illnesses who live at home. This book includes details of the range of therapies and services that a multi-disciplinary team can provide to address the physical, emotional, psycho-social and spiritual needs of these patients and their families, thus enabling them to remain in their own homes. The book covers every aspect relating to the planning of the palliative day care centre, individual chapters being written by specialists in the various fields.… (more)

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