The column traces the development of statistical ecology from 1902 to 1969, highlighting key milestones and figures—from early significance testing and random-walk models to biodiversity indices and pioneers like Charlotte Kipling and E. C. Pielou.
Karl Pearson
National Pet Month: Famous Statisticians and Their Pets
For National Pet Month, Penny Reynolds looks to the furry and sometimes unique companions who shared the workspace of well-known statisticians.
This Month in Statistics History: October
October has seen incredible milestones—from the birthdays of pioneers such as Évariste Galois to Florence Nightingale to the first US electronic computer.
This Month in Statistics History: June
June is full of statistical birthdays! Celebrate William Gosset, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, and Marie D. Eldridge and more.
This Month in Statistics History: October
Learn more about important statistical events that happened in October.
Egon S. Pearson
Egon Sharpe Pearson was a leading figure on the world statistical scene and an honorary member of the American Statistical Association.
Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, and Statisticians
AI has required substantial statistical input along its entire developmental path. Here is an overview of major statistical concepts and methods integral to AI and the statisticians involved in their development.
Letter to the Editor
David J. Finney asks about the article in the January Amstat News that states that Karl Pearson used Weldon’s data when developing the chi-square statistic.