Realizing the potential of astrostatistics and astroinformatics

2019/09/25 by Gwendolyn M. Eadie, Eadie, Gwendolyn, Thomas J. Loredo +27
Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Applications (stat.AP) #Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation #Astronomy and Astrophysical Research #FOS: Computer and information sciences #FOS: Physical sciences #Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae #Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM)

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1909.11714

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Abstract

This Astro2020 State of the Profession Consideration White Paper highlights the growth of astrostatistics and astroinformatics in astronomy, identifies key issues hampering the maturation of these new subfields, and makes recommendations for structural improvements at different levels that, if acted upon, will make significant positive impacts across astronomy.

Citations

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