Claus Moser

Statistician and academic leader

Claus Moser - Scientists & Innovators born November 24th, 1922
Born
Died

2015
11 years ago — 93 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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United Kingdom

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A German-English statistician and academic, contributed significantly to the field of statistics and educational assessment. Served as the first director of the National Foundation for Educational Research in England. Played a pivotal role in the development of statistical education and applied statistics. Held various academic positions, including the presidency of the Royal Statistical Society.

Directed the National Foundation for Educational Research

Served as president of the Royal Statistical Society

Contributed to the development of educational statistics

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