John Nelder

John Nelder was a prominent British statistician known for his significant contributions to the fields of statistics and experimental design. He co-developed the Nelder-Mead method, a popular optimization algorithm used in various scientific and engineering applications for minimizing functions. Additionally, he contributed to the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and created the generalized linear model framework, which helps statisticians understand different types of data. Nelder's work has had a lasting impact on how researchers analyze complex data and design experiments, making him a key figure in modern statistical methodology.