Abstract

In the present paper a brief account of Indian Statistical System and contributions of Indians to development of statistics are presented. Statistical education
at school and undergraduate levels is discussed in detail. Educational and research activities in statistics at premier institutions and universities are highlighted. In the end some suggestions for future planning in statistical education are made for discussion.

Keywords and Phrases

Agricultural statistics; survey techniques; design of experiment; analysis packages; and data mining

A.M.S. subject classification

62

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