Dr. Abba Krieger

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Biography

Abba M. Krieger is the Robert Steinberg Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Statistics and Data Science. He received his PhD from Harvard University in 1974, following an MS from Harvard and BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Krieger has held a prominent academic position at Wharton since 1974 and has served as Chairperson of the Statistics Department from 2002 to 2008. He has conducted extensive research in statistical methodology, including applications in law, operations management, and marketing. Krieger has published numerous influential papers covering complex topics such as density estimation, bootstrap methods, and observational studies. He has received various accolades for his teaching and contributions to the field, including Fellow status from the International Statistical Institute and American Statistical Association. His work has been crucial in advancing the methodologies used in statistical analyses and in broader academic discussions regarding data science. He remains active in consulting for major companies, guiding them in data analysis and statistical research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Robert Steinberg Professor Emeritus

1974-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor specializing in Statistics and Data Science.

Awards

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Fellow

2015-01-01
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Fellow

2008-01-01
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Fellow

1992-01-01
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Alpha Kappa Psi Award

1991-01-01
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Lindback Award

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Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Award

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David W. Hauck Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.