Steven Stigler

Steven Stigler was an American statistician renowned for his work in the history and philosophy of statistics. He is best known for Stigler's Law of Eponymy, which humorously states that scientific discoveries are seldom named after their original discoverers. His research helped clarify how statistical methods develop and are applied across fields, emphasizing the importance of context and history in understanding data analysis. Stigler’s work highlights the evolution of scientific ideas and encourages a thoughtful approach to statistical practice.