Funded by The Australian Research Council (Discovery Project)
Funding Amount: $388,000
Project start date: 2023
Researchers
- Prof Alan Welsh (CI), ANU
- Dr Francis Hui (CI), ANU
- Prof Samuel Muller (CI), Macquarie University
- Prof Dr Eva Cantoni (PI), University of Genoa
Project Description
This project aims to develop novel methods for reliable and accurate statistical modelling with modern, complex correlated and error-prone data. The project expects to make significant strides towards future-proofing statistical data analysis, equipping practitioners with a suite of robust and computationally efficient methods which provide confidence in the stability and reproducibility of results obtained, while offering guarantees on their transferability over a range of populations. This will provide important benefits as they are applied in predicting endangered marine species for fisheries conservation, and in enhancing our national understanding of the relationship between education achievement and financial success.
National Interest Statement
The Australian Government directly manages a large amount of Australia’s fisheries resources - close to a third of the total value of national fish production. The ecological and economic sustainability of its fisheries practices are therefore of great importance to the nation. Statistical science can play an important role in meeting these twin priorities, yet Australia has a widespread skills shortage in this area, making it difficult for agencies to adopt new statistical technologies and techniques. This project will develop cutting-edge statistical theories and techniques for robust and accurate data analysis, ensuring that reliable, reproducible conclusions can be drawn from datasets of varying size and complexity. Translated into software and shared via collaboration and training with domain experts and government personnel, the project will support the existing workforce to upskill and accelerate technology adoption. Their application of our techniques will contribute to improvements in both the protection of Australia’s endangered marine populations and its contribution to the Australian economy.