Pearson, Keith (1857–1936)British mathematician best known for his pioneering work in statistics (e.g., devising the chi-squared test) and for his The Grammar of Science (1892), an important contribution to the philosophy of mathematics. He was also an early worker in the field of eugenics. Related category• MATHEMATICIANSAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |