C.R. Rao’s Influence on Theory and Practice of Sample Surveys

Authors :: T. J. Rao
Source :: Journal of the Indian Society for Probability and Statistics. 21:123-134
Publication Year :: 2020
Publisher :: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020.
Abstract: Prof. C. R. Rao’s Birth Centenary is being celebrated by statistical communities all over the world from 10 September 2019. In this paper, we shall present a brief biographical sketch of the living legend C. R. Rao and discuss some of his contributions in the areas of theory and practice of sample surveys which have resulted in certain important aspects.