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Statistics and data science research group

Statistics and data science

Statistics is a field within mathematics that deals with the principles and methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative information, based on models and concepts from probability theory. With statistical methods, one can explore datasets to find patterns and make forecasts, and to estimate uncertainties. In recent times, when large amounts of data are often available, several of these are closely linked to methods in machine learning. In today's society where data is stored and generated all the time, there is a growing need for statisticians.

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Education

We are in charge of the following degree programs:

Within the MSc in Statistics we offer three specializations: mathematical statistics, data analysis and finance theory and insurance mathematics.

Actuarial science concerns problems in insurance and finance and the use of statistical and mathematical methods to solve these. As an actuary, you analyze the risk and financial effects of future events. And as one of two institutions in Norway, UoB offer the option to apply for a certificate of actuary.

An education in statistics and actuarial science gives you a future-oriented and sought-after competence that provides many job opportunities. Today, statisticians and actuaries work in life insurance, non-life insurance, finance, asset management, medical research environments, industry, oil and gas and public administration and research.

Research

The group are actively involved in several areas of research within statistics, such as:

  • Biostatistics
  • Computational statistics
  • Time series
  • Statistical learning and data science
  • Probability theory
  • Financial and insurance mathematics

You can read more about our activities on the links provided below.

The group is one of the largerst academic community of statisticians in Norway, and we collaborate with researchers at several other deparments at UoB and other institutions both nationally and internationally.

Actitivities

Tentativ program Statistics Seminar spring 2023

The seminar will find place on Thursdays, 10am, at Aud4, Realfagsbygget. Here is a list of already schedule seminars:

More information about the seminars (location, title, etc) is announced via our email-list about one week in advance. Contact Stein Andreas Bethuelsen in case you wish to be added to the list.

Previous seminar:

Fall 2022

More information about the seminars (location, title, etc) is announced via our email-list about one week in advance. Contact Stein Andreas Bethuelsen in case you wish to be added to the list.

Members:

Time series

This research field involves statistical analysis of observations in time. The object is to unveil structures describing underlying correlations between observations. Such methods are particularly common in econometrics, but are also used for analyses of geological and biological data.

Insurance and finance

Insurance was one of the first areas to apply statistical methods. Insurance companies make a living of uncertainty, and they need people who can analyse these matters. There is also a specific title for statisticians who specialise within insurance, called actuary. This title can only be achieved...

Statistical learning and Computational statistics

Statistical learning and machine learning combine theory and practice in statistics, informatics and optimization. The methods learn from observed data, find the underlying patterns, predict and solve problems with prediction uncertainty. High-dimensional integration constitutes the core of many...

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Marine applications

The marine field of study is important to Norway, particularly in the western part of the country. Huge quantities of data are collected, which leads to many interesting challenges for statisticians.

24.01.2023