About Zbyněk Šidák
Lived 1933 – 1999 (aged 66). Zbyněk Šidák was a statistician and mathematician, known for Šidák correction.
Zbyněk Šidák (24 October 1933 – 12 November 1999) was a Czech mathematician. He is known for developing the Šidák correction.
Early life and education Šidák was born and raised in Golčův Jeníkov.
During his life, Šidák held posts as a visiting faculty member at the Stockholm University, University of North Carolina, Moscow State University, Michigan State University, and others. He also served as chief editor of the scholarly journal Applications of Mathematics.
The Šidák correction, a method used to counteract the problem of multiple comparisons, was credited to a 1967 paper by Šidák.
Personal life In 1958 Šidák married Krista Štěpničková. They had two sons and a daughter.
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Who was Zbyněk Šidák?
Czech mathematician
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Zbyněk Šidák was born on 24 October 1933 in Golčův Jeníkov.
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Zbyněk Šidák died on 12 November 1999.
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Zbyněk Šidák was a statistician and mathematician.
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Zbyněk Šidák was known for Šidák correction.
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