Interview with a statistician
UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
Comcom: Sir, What is the major you have taken at undergraduate level?
ComCom: If you have changed your major what was the need? What made you change - or was it a change - into statistics?
ComCom: Do you love statistics as a subject? Do you feel it is an interesting subject offering challenges?
ComCom: Do you think there are holes in the foundations of statistics the way there are holes in basic theories like set theory?
ComCom: How do you rate Indian Statistical Institute as an educational institution?
ComCom: What area of statistics do you see as becoming more important to society in the future?
ComCom: Can you tell us about the major milestones in your career?
ComCom: Can you tell us about the organization you have worked for and your major research contributions?
ComCom: Do you think it (modern computers and software) will replace the profession
Viz. Statistician, eventually - as it is almost happening in the area of weather prediction etc.
ComCom: Can you tell us sir - who is the statistician who had influenced you in your years of career?
ComCom: Can you say something about your outside interests - not just as a statistician?
ComCom: Your advice to young researchers?