In her column this month, Karen Kafadar discusses the creation of the Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee on Statistics and Data Science. The committee’s charge includes the development of recommendations and the creation of a plan for the ASA to interact with data science.
Columns
What Does Chris Franklin Like to Do When She Is Not Serving as ASA’s K–12 Statistical Ambassador?
Chris Franklin’s favorite hobbies are hiking, backpacking, and running.
Considering Ethical Best Practices in Data for Good Projects
This month’s column is an opportunity and invitation to engage in discussions about ethical best practices, both in general and specifically in the context of Data for Good.
P-Values: To Own or Not to Own?
In her latest column, Karen Kafadar discusses the debate about the value of hypothesis testing and the over-reliance on p-values as a cornerstone of statistical methodology.
What Does Lawrence Lessner Like to Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
When he isn’t teaching biostatistics, Lawrence Lessner is a magician and performs for all kinds of events and competitions.
Data for Good in the Public Square
David Corliss introduces Code for America and how they’re helping to change how people see government and how professional service in technology is seen as a force for good in the community.
Statistics, Fake News, and AI: Who’s on First?
Karen Kafadar introduces the ASA’s new Disinformation Task Force and discusses her hopes to bring statistical thinking and statisticians into the forefront to combat “fake news.”
Being an Advocate for Data for Good: Solving the Identity Crisis
Davide Corliss offers ideas for telling others about Data 4 Good and promoting participation within our network of colleagues.
What Does Tamraparni Dasu Like to Do When She Is Not Being a Statistician?
When Tamraparni Dasu is not working on research, she is a fiction writer. The proceeds from her published novels support charitable organizations.
Data for Good Has Growing Need for Project Leaders
2018 was a banner year for Data for Good, full of important projects and new opportunities. It also started developing growing pains.