Deciphering the Universe with Big Data Statistics
Dr. Max Bonamente, a professor of physics and astronomy at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, is pioneering research in the field of astrostatistics, which combines statistics and astronomy to interpret cosmological data. He recently published a paper showcasing a new probability distribution method that accounts for systematic errors. Bonamente and his colleague organized a workshop to train young scientists in proper statistical methods for data analysis and interpretation. Astrostatistics represents the future of big data management and analysis in astronomy, as new technologies produce staggering amounts of data that require new statistical algorithms and techniques to make sense of it all.