[R] off topic but need your pointers about statistics

[Richard M. Heiberger]

     Alan Izenman suggests:


     I have lots of places worth checking out for him.  It means a lot 
of reading.

     Probably the first (and best) place to start is the set of Springer 
books entitled "Breakthroughs in Statistics," which was edited by Kotz & 
Johnson.  There' are three (3) volumes: 1 (1992, corrected edition 
2008), 2 (1993), and III (1997).  He should remember that the choices of 
breakthroughs are those of the editors, and may not be others' choices. 
  These volumes should lead him in all sorts of directions.  Each 
chapter in each of these volumes contains the original paper with an 
introduction as to its significance.

     His project is bordering on the history of statistics, for which 
there are many (many!) books to consult.  If he needs further direction, 
let him contact me.

     Best,
     Alan.