Alexander Aitken

Alexander Aitken was a Scottish mathematician and physicist born in 1895, known for his work in statistics, logic, and mathematics. He made significant contributions to the development of mathematical methods used in data analysis and was influential in applying mathematical principles to scientific research. Aitken also contributed to the study of numerical methods and error analysis, helping improve the accuracy of calculations. His work laid foundations that modern statisticians and mathematicians build upon today, and he was recognized as an important figure in 20th-century mathematical science.