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C. Radhakrishna Rao: A Century in Statistical Science
Author(s) -
Kannan Nandini,
Kundu Debasis
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international statistical review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.051
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1751-5823
pISSN - 0306-7734
DOI - 10.1111/insr.12467
Subject(s) - excellence , field (mathematics) , sociology , social science , statistics , mathematics , epistemology , philosophy , pure mathematics
Summary In this article, the authors provide a glimpse into the legendary career of centenarian Professor C. Radhakrishna Rao, a career that is inextricably linked to the history of modern statistics from Pearson and Fisher to the age of big data and Artificial Intelligence. A scientist of extraordinary vision, his ground‐breaking contributions have influenced not only the field of statistics, but the mathematical, social, biological and economic sciences. An outstanding researcher, a gifted and inspirational teacher who could make complex concepts come to life in a classroom and a mentor who demanded excellence from his students, Professor Rao continues to inspire generations of statisticians and scientists around the world.