The Evolution of Statistics in the Work of Karl Pearson (1857-1936) and R. A. Fisher (1890-1962)
Who switched the light on? In the history of statistics, the period from 1885-1935 is known as the ‘Statistical Enlightenment’ (Stigler, 2010). The outstanding contribution of two individuals from this period – Karl Pearson and R. A. Fisher – was the prime source of light that ‘pierced the darkness’. Try imagining a world of statistics … Read more