American Statistical Association (ASA)
2024
The American Statistical Association (ASA) founded in 1839, is the world’s second-oldest, continuously operating professional association in the country. The ASA has supported the development, application, and dissemination of statistical science through meetings, publications, membership services, accreditation, fellowships and grants, and advocacy. ASA provides educational materials for K–12 undergraduate and graduate faculty, statistics students, and statisticians in developing countries, including classroom resources, publications in statistics education, guidelines and reports, professional development resources, communities, competitions, programs, and resources for students.
Particular sections of interest for decision scientists include:
Section on Risk Analysis
Section on Bayesian Statistical Science
The ASA published 17 journals, 11 of which are open access, with the remaining 6 being available to members, on all areas of statistics, including public policy, agriculture, biologic and environmental statistics, behavioral, and business and economics. They provide the Statistical Significance series which highlights the contributions statisticians make to society, from health care and economy to national security and the environment. Additional member only benefits include learning opportunities through ASA sponsored meetings, access to ASA journals, career opportunities portal and greater connections to the statistical community.
American Statistical Association (ASA)
Source:
American Statistical Association. http://www.amstat.org