Committee On Applied and Theoretical Statistics

Statement of Task

The National Research Council established the Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics (CATS) in 1978 to provide a locus of activity and concern for the statistical sciences, statistical education, use of statistics, and issues affecting the field. CATS occupies a pivotal position in the statistical community, providing expertise in methodology and policy formation.

Current CATS Activities:

• CD Report, Statistics on Networks
• Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward
• Workshop on Data Integration
• Workshop on Uncertainty Management for Remotely Sensed Climate Data

CATS Brochure in PDF