Alexander Alexandrovich Chuprov

Statistician and probability theorist

Alexander Alexandrovich Chuprov - Statistician and probability theorist
Born

1874
151 years ago

Died

April 19th, 1926
98 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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Contributed significantly to the field of statistics and probability theory. Developed concepts in statistical inference and the foundations of statistical reasoning. His work laid the groundwork for many modern statistical methods. Collaborated with other notable statisticians and mathematicians, influencing the direction of the discipline in the early 20th century.

Developed the concept of the Chuprov measure

Pioneered methods in statistical inference

Contributed to the theory of random processes

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