Japan Statistical Society Explained

The ^[1] is a learned society in Japan. The Society's objective is "To promote research and education in the area of statistics, and to contribute to the progress of statistical sciences".^[2] JSS was founded in 1931. Its membership consists of researchers, teachers, and professional statisticians in many different fields.

of Nihon University is the president (term ends June 2021) and of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics is the director-general (term ends June 2021).^[3]

JSS publications include Journal of the Japan Statistical Society (English series, biannual), Journal of the Japan Statistical Society (Japanese series, biannual), a quarterly newsletter, and JSS Research Series in Statistics.^{[4] [5]}

JSS is an affiliate of the International Statistical Institute.^[6]

See also

• Statistics Bureau (Japan)

External links

• The Japan Statistical Society  (JSS website)
• Journal of the Japan Statistical Society  (J-STAGE)

Notes and References

1. "Japan Statistical Society (Nihon Tokei Gakkai)", Information Bulletin of the Union of National Economic Associations in Japan, Vol. 2 (1982) p. 90-91
2. Web site: About JSS. The Japan Statistical Society. 7 November 2017.
3. Web site: President's Message to the JSS members. Japan Statistical Society. 2020-05-16. - Japanese version with Japanese names.
4. "JSS Research Series in Statistics, Springer
5. "Publications", The Japan Statistical Society
6. "Organizational Members", International Statistical Institute