Jerome Friedman

Jerome Friedman is an influential American statistician and computer scientist known for his contributions to data analysis and machine learning. He is one of the creators of the "CART" (Classification and Regression Trees) algorithm, which helps in predicting outcomes based on data. Additionally, he has worked on "Boosting," a technique that improves prediction accuracy by combining multiple models. Friedman's work has significantly impacted fields such as statistics, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics, making complex data more understandable and actionable for researchers and businesses alike.