Open statistical issues in particle physics

TL;DR

This paper introduces statistical challenges in particle physics, reviews existing techniques used by physicists, and discusses open questions in the field's statistical analysis methods.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of statistical issues and open problems specific to particle physics experiments, highlighting areas for future research.

Findings

Identification of key statistical challenges in particle physics

Summary of current techniques used by physicists

Discussion of open statistical questions in the field

Abstract

Many statistical issues arise in the analysis of Particle Physics experiments. We give a brief introduction to Particle Physics, before describing the techniques used by Particle Physicists for dealing with statistical problems, and also some of the open statistical questions.