Hirotugu Akaike

Statistician, developed Akaike information criterion

Hirotugu Akaike - Statistician, developed Akaike information criterion
Born

November 5th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

2009
16 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of statistics, particularly in model selection theory. Developed the Akaike Information Criterion, which is widely used for model evaluation and selection in various statistical modeling contexts. Worked on time series analysis and established the concept of the 'Akaike model', which allows for more robust statistical inference. Served as a professor and had a notable academic career, influencing generations of statisticians and data scientists.

Developed Akaike Information Criterion

Pioneered time series analysis techniques

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