Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science

The book "Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science" was commissioned by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) to celebrate its 50th anniversary and the International Year of Statistics. It showcases the breadth and vibrancy of statistics, describes current challenges and opportunities, highlights the exciting future of statistical science, and provides guidance to future generations of statisticians. The articles are accessible to professional statisticians, graduate students, and undergraduate students interested in pursuing statistics as a career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 646 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) commissioned a book in 2013 to celebrate its 50th anniversary and the International Year of Statistics. COPSS, consisting of five charter member statistical societies in North America, is renowned for sponsoring prestigious awards in statistics, including the COPSS Presidents Award. This volume showcases the breadth and vibrancy of statistics, describes current challenges and new opportunities, highlights the exciting future of statistical science, and provides guidance to future generations of statisticians. The book is not only about statistics and science but also about people and their passion for discovery.

Distinguished authors present expository articles on a broad spectrum of topics in statistical education, research, and applications. Topics covered include reminiscences and personal reflections on statistical careers, perspectives on the field and profession, thoughts on the discipline and the future of statistical science, and advice for young statisticians. Many of the articles are accessible not only to professional statisticians and graduate students but also to undergraduate students interested in pursuing statistics as a career and to all those who use statistics in solving real-world problems.

A consistent theme of all the articles is the passion for statistics enthusiastically shared by the authors. Their success stories inspire, give a sense of statistics as a discipline, and provide a taste of the exhilaration of discovery, success, and professional accomplishment.

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032477398