Principled Statistical Inference in Data Science
Speaker:
Todd Kuffner, Washington University in St. Louis
Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 9:00am to 9:50am
Location:
Fields Institute, Room 230
Abstract:
Statistical reasoning and statistical inference have strong historical connections with philosophy of science. In this talk, the new paradigm of data-driven science is examined through comparison with principled statistical approaches. I will review the merits and shortcomings of principled statistical inference. I will offer some comments on post-selection inference, inference for black box algorithms, and a survey of future challenges.