R. A. Fisher and multivariate analysis

Open Access

1 January 1996

journal article
Published by Institute of Mathematical Statistics in Statistical Science

Vol. 11 (1), 20-34
https://doi.org/10.1214/ss/1032209662

Abstract

This paper reviews R. A. Fisher's many fundamental contributions to multivariate statistical analysis--from the derivation of the distribution of the sample correlation coefficient to discriminant analysis. The emphasis here is on the conceptual and mathematical development. All of his papers on multivariate analysis will be included in this survey.

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