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Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science was commissioned in 2013 by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) to celebrate its 50th anniversary and the International Year of Statistics. COPSS consists of five charter member statistical societies in North America and is best known for sponsoring prestigious awards in statistics, such as the COPSS Presidents’ award. Through the contributions of a distinguished group of 50 statisticians who are past winners of at least one of the five awards sponsored by COPSS, 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.

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Author:   Xihong Lin ,  Christian Genest ,  David L. Banks ,  Geert Molenberghs
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.026kg
ISBN:  

9781482204964

ISBN 10:   1482204967
Pages:   646
Publication Date:   26 March 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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This work celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) and the International Year of Statistics. ... Each contributing author is a past winner of a COPSS-sponsored award. This engaging, informative book will be useful for students and researchers planning on entering careers in statistics. ... Highly recommended. -CHOICE, May 2015 ... must-read for statisticians and provide[s] valuable insight for people who are training the next generation of statistical professionals ... The book features 50 chapter authors, each of whom is a recipient of at least one of the awards sponsored by COPSS. It is a distinguished list of contributors, and not surprisingly, the book does not disappoint. ... The COPSS book explores this present vibrancy and vitality across a range of topics that reflect the vast diversity of statistical practice. ... What is particularly useful about this book-in my view-is the documentation of the stories of some statisticians, stories that have relevance for all of us, but perhaps especially for those new to the profession. ... Indeed, for those new to our profession, the COPSS book presents an entire section directed to them titled Advice for the Next Generation. ... the book contains some insightful nuggets about the future. ... Fifty great thinkers about statistics provide the reader of the COPSS book with reminiscences to learn from, technical questions to tackle, and challenges that inspire. -The American Statistician, February 2015 Nat Schenker, president of the American Statistical Association, had this to say about Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science: 'It is a veritable feast, a 50-course buffet prepared by many of the most distinguished statisticians of our day. Enjoyable eating from start to end, and good for you, too.' -Significance Recommended Reading, December 2014

This volume captures a broad range of views on what makes statistics interesting-with a focus that ranges across the mathematics of statistics, its partnership with computing, the role of statistics in science, the insights that it can provide into diverse areas of science, and the competing philosophies that underpin statistical practice. The contributions vary widely in their sophistication, from those that a first-year undergraduate may read and find interesting to those that make strong mathematical and/or statistical demands. -International Statistical Review, 2015 This work celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS) and the International Year of Statistics. ... Each contributing author is a past winner of a COPSS-sponsored award. This engaging, informative book will be useful for students and researchers planning on entering careers in statistics. ... Highly recommended. -CHOICE, May 2015 ... must-read for statisticians and provide[s] valuable insight for people who are training the next generation of statistical professionals ... The book features 50 chapter authors, each of whom is a recipient of at least one of the awards sponsored by COPSS. It is a distinguished list of contributors, and not surprisingly, the book does not disappoint. ... The COPSS book explores this present vibrancy and vitality across a range of topics that reflect the vast diversity of statistical practice. ... What is particularly useful about this book-in my view-is the documentation of the stories of some statisticians, stories that have relevance for all of us, but perhaps especially for those new to the profession. ... Indeed, for those new to our profession, the COPSS book presents an entire section directed to them titled Advice for the Next Generation. ... the book contains some insightful nuggets about the future. ... Fifty great thinkers about statistics provide the reader of the COPSS book with reminiscences to learn from, technical questions to tackle, and challenges that inspire. -The American Statistician, February 2015 Nat Schenker, president of the American Statistical Association, had this to say about Past, Present, and Future of Statistical Science: 'It is a veritable feast, a 50-course buffet prepared by many of the most distinguished statisticians of our day. Enjoyable eating from start to end, and good for you, too.' -Significance Recommended Reading, December 2014

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Xihong Lin, Christian Genest, David L. Banks, Geert Molenberghs, David W. Scott, Jane-Ling Wang

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