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Statistical science in the world of big data

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This essay considers the role of the statistical sciences in the world of big data, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, with a decidedly Canadian slant.

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  • Reid, Nancy, 2018. "Statistical science in the world of big data," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 136(C), pages 42-45.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:136:y:2018:i:c:p:42-45
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2018.02.049
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