31 July 2018 to 6 August 2018
Maynooth University
Europe/Dublin timezone

Statistics in Particle Physics: Ideals vs Reality

3 Aug 2018, 16:30
30m
Hall C (Arts Bldg.)

Hall C

Arts Bldg.

Talk H. Statistical Methods for Physics Analysis in the XXI Century Statistical Methods for Physics Analysis in the XXI Century

Speaker

Matthias Ulrich Mozer (KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (DE))

Description

The presentation will provide insight into the treatment of statistical problems by particle physicists, which is commonly driven by practical considerations much more than mathematical reasoning. Common pitfalls and their origin will be discussed using real life (but anonymized) examples, touching on topics such as unfolding and limit setting.

Primary author

Matthias Ulrich Mozer (KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (DE))

Presentation materials