Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

J. K. Ghosh

A chapter in Statisticians of the Centuries, 2001, pp 434-438 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract A father figure in Indian Statistics, Mahalanobis is well-known for his D 2 statistic and pioneering contributions to large scale sample surveys. He is also remembered for his historic role in modernizing the Indian statistical system, applications including dams and 5 year economic plans and contributions to statistical systems of other countries as Chair of the UN Subcommission on Statistics.

Keywords: National Planning; Indian Statistical Institute; Complete Enumeration; Close Personal Relationship; International Statistical Institute (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-0179-0_93

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