Richard D. Gill

Mathematician specializing in statistics

Richard D. Gill - Mathematician specializing in statistics
Born

September 11th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

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A mathematician and academic contributed significantly to the field of statistics. Worked on various statistical techniques and their applications. Held a professorship at Leiden University in the Netherlands and contributed to statistical methodology and its theoretical foundations. Authored numerous research papers and participated in various academic conferences, influencing the development of statistical practices in research.

Developed statistical methodologies

Contributed to the field of statistics education

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