Robin L. Plackett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 1920 United Kingdom |
| Died | 23 June 2009 (aged 88) |
| Known for | Plackett–Burman designs |
| Spouse | Carol Plackett |
| Awards | Guy Medal (bronze, 1968) (silver, 1973) (gold, 1987) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Statistics |
| Institutions | Newcastle University |
Robin L. Plackett (3 September 1920 – 23 June 2009[1]) was a statistician best known for his contributions to the history of statistics and to experimental design, most notably the Plackett–Burman designs.