Stephen Stigler
Encyclopedia
Stephen Mack Stigler is Ernest DeWitt Burton Distinguished Service Professor at the Department of Statistics
of the University of Chicago
. His research has focused on statistical theory of robust estimators
and the history of statistics
. He is also known for Stigler's law of eponymy
.
His father was the economist
George Stigler
, and he has recently written on Milton Friedman
, who was a friend of his father.
Stigler received his Ph.D.
in 1967 from the University of California, Berkeley
. His dissertation was on linear function
s of order statistics, and his advisor was Lucien Le Cam
.
Stigler taught at University of Wisconsin–Madison
until 1979 when he joined the University of Chicago. In 2006 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society
, and is a past president of Institute of Mathematical Statistics
.
Statistics
Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. It deals with all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments....
of the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
. His research has focused on statistical theory of robust estimators
Robust statistics
Robust statistics provides an alternative approach to classical statistical methods. The motivation is to produce estimators that are not unduly affected by small departures from model assumptions.- Introduction :...
and the history of statistics
History of statistics
The history of statistics can be said to start around 1749 although, over time, there have been changes to the interpretation of what the word statistics means. In early times, the meaning was restricted to information about states...
. He is also known for Stigler's law of eponymy
Stigler's law of eponymy
Stigler's law of eponymy is a process proposed by University of Chicago statistics professor Stephen Stigler in his 1980 publication "Stigler’s law of eponymy". In its simplest and strongest form it says: "No scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer." Stigler named the...
.
His father was the economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
George Stigler
George Stigler
George Joseph Stigler was a U.S. economist. He won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1982, and was a key leader of the Chicago School of Economics, along with his close friend Milton Friedman....
, and he has recently written on Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman was an American economist, statistician, academic, and author who taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades...
, who was a friend of his father.
Stigler received his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in 1967 from the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
. His dissertation was on linear function
Linear function
In mathematics, the term linear function can refer to either of two different but related concepts:* a first-degree polynomial function of one variable;* a map between two vector spaces that preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication....
s of order statistics, and his advisor was Lucien Le Cam
Lucien le Cam
Lucien Marie Le Cam was a mathematician and statistician. He obtained a Ph.D. in 1952 at the University of California, Berkeley, was appointed Assistant Professor in 1953 and continued working there beyond his retirement in 1991 until his death.Le Cam was the major figure during the period 1950...
.
Stigler taught at University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
until 1979 when he joined the University of Chicago. In 2006 he was elected to membership of the American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society
The American Philosophical Society, founded in 1743, and located in Philadelphia, Pa., is an eminent scholarly organization of international reputation, that promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, publications,...
, and is a past president of Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
The Institute of Mathematical Statistics is an international professional and scholarly society devoted to the development, dissemination, and application of statistics and probability. The Institute currently has about 4,000 members in all parts of the world...
.
Books
- The History of Statistics: The Measurement of Uncertainty before 1900. ISBN 0-674-40340-1
- Statistics on the Table: The History of Statistical Concepts and Methods. ISBN 0-674-83601-4
Selected articles
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- Stigler, S. M. (1980). Stigler's law of eponymyStigler's law of eponymyStigler's law of eponymy is a process proposed by University of Chicago statistics professor Stephen Stigler in his 1980 publication "Stigler’s law of eponymy". In its simplest and strongest form it says: "No scientific discovery is named after its original discoverer." Stigler named the...
. Transactions of the New York Academy of Sciences, 39: 147-58 (Merton Frestschrift Volume, F. Gieryn (ed)).
External links
- Stigler, S. M. (1980). Stigler's law of eponymy
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