William S. Gosset

William S. Gosset was a talented statistician who worked for the Guinness Brewery in Ireland. In the early 20th century, he developed a method to accurately analyze small samples, which was essential for quality control. Because his employer’s policies forbade him from publishing under his own name, he used the pseudonym "Student" and created what is now known as the Student’s t-distribution. This mathematical tool helps scientists and statisticians determine how reliable sample data are, especially when working with limited data. Gosset's work revolutionized quality control and statistical analysis, making his contributions foundational in modern statistics.