A Conversation with John C. Gower. (27th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cox, David R.
• Is Part Of: International statistical review. Volume 83:Number 3(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 339
• Page End: 356
• Publication Date: 2015-02-27
• Subjects: Hierarchical classification, properties of (dis)similarity coefficients, multidimensional scaling -- nonprobabilistic classification, analysis of asymmetry -- generalisations and applications of the Leverrier‐Faddeev algorithm, generalised biplot theory -- Procrustes analysis, a variety of three‐way, multi‐way and multiple‐group problems -- properties and applications concerning pairs of quadratic forms, applied multivariate analysis -- statistical visualisation -- The Agricultural‐Statistical Research Service at Rothamsted; Statistics -- Periodicals; Statistics -- Bibliography -- Periodicals; Statistics -- Bibliography; Statistics -- Periodicals; Statistique; Statistique -- Périodiques; Statistique -- Bibliographie -- Périodiques; Statistique -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Statistique -- Étude et enseignement -- Bibliographie -- Périodiques; Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); 519.2
• DOI: 10.1111/insr.12094
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-7734

Abstract

Summary: Editors' Note: This conversation covers the extensive contributions of John C. Gower to statistical methodology, computing and applications. It also touches on the pioneering development of statistical computing at Rothamsted Experimental Station and the relevant work of Frank Yates, John Nelder and others who were at Rothamsted. See also the accompanying paper by John Gower (1985) on developments in statistical computing at Rothamsted (see Note 1) and the epilogue from Roger Payne.