Brad Efron

Brad Efron is a prominent statistician known for his contributions to statistical methods and data analysis. He is best known for developing the "bootstrap" technique, a powerful tool that allows researchers to estimate the uncertainty of their statistical estimates by repeatedly sampling from their data. This method has become widely used across various fields, from medicine to economics, as it helps in understanding variability and making predictions. Efron's work has significantly influenced modern statistics and has earned him many prestigious awards, including being elected to the National Academy of Sciences.