American Statistical Association - Mission

Mission

The organization's mission is to broadly promote good application of statistical science, specifically to:

  • support excellence in statistical practice, research, journals, and meetings
  • work for the improvement of statistical education at all levels
  • promote the proper application of statistics
  • anticipate and meet member needs
  • use the discipline of statistics to enhance human welfare
  • seek opportunities to advance the statistics profession

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