Statistical methods in astronomy

Authors :: Long, James P.
de Souza, Rafael S.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: We present a review of data types and statistical methods often encountered in astronomy. The aim is to provide an introduction to statistical applications in astronomy for statisticians and computer scientists. We highlight the complex, often hierarchical, nature of many astronomy inference problems and advocate for cross-disciplinary collaborations to address these challenges.<br />Comment: 9 pages, 5 figures