William Gosset (Student)

William Gosset, known by his pseudonym "Student," was a British statistician best known for developing the t-test, a statistical method used to determine if there are significant differences between the means of two groups. He worked for the Guinness Brewery in the early 20th century, where he applied statistics to improve beer quality. His work laid the foundation for modern statistical analysis, particularly in small sample sizes, and has had a lasting impact on fields such as economics, psychology, and biomedical research. His contributions are essential for making informed decisions based on data.