Biometrika Trust
Overview
The Biometrika Trust is a charitable organization established in 1901 with the primary objective of promoting the study of biological statistics, mathematical statistics, and probability theory. The Trust is best known for its publication of the Biometrika journal, a leading academic publication in the field of statistics.
History
The Biometrika Trust was founded by Sir Francis Galton, Karl Pearson, and W. F. R. Weldon, three eminent scientists of their time. The Trust was established to ensure the continuation of the Biometrika journal, which was initially launched in 1901. The journal was a pioneering effort in the field of statistics, focusing on the development and application of statistical and probabilistic methods in biology.
Mission and Objectives
The primary mission of the Biometrika Trust is to promote the study of statistical and probabilistic methods in the biological sciences. This is primarily achieved through the publication of the Biometrika journal, which publishes original research papers on theoretical or applied statistics. The Trust also provides grants to support research in these areas.
Biometrika Journal
The Biometrika journal is a leading academic publication in the field of statistics. It is published quarterly and features original research papers on theoretical or applied statistics. The journal has a broad scope, covering topics such as statistical theory, statistical methodology, and the application of statistical methods in biological sciences.
Governance
The Biometrika Trust is governed by a group of Trustees, who are responsible for overseeing the Trust's operations and ensuring that its mission and objectives are achieved. The Trustees are typically eminent statisticians and academics, who are appointed for their expertise in the field of statistics.
Grants and Funding
The Biometrika Trust provides grants to support research in the field of statistics. These grants are typically awarded to researchers who are conducting original research in statistical theory, methodology, or the application of statistical methods in the biological sciences.
Impact
The Biometrika Trust has had a significant impact on the field of statistics. Through the publication of the Biometrika journal, the Trust has contributed to the development of statistical theory and methodology, and has promoted the application of statistical methods in the biological sciences. The Trust's grants have also supported numerous research projects in these areas.