In class, we discussed the origin of the name “Student’s t-d…
In class, we discussed the origin of the name “Student’s t-distribution.” This distribution is widely used in statistics for inference with small samples (and was the basis for the t-tests we learned about in Week 11). Tell the story of how this distribution got its unusual name. Who developed it, where were they working, and why did they publish under a pseudonym? Why is this story a memorable example of how important statistical discoveries can come from unexpected places?