Simple Thoughts About Applied Statistics in the Age of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

ABSTRACT We consider some key concepts in the application of statistics to real world problem solving which are still relevant in the era of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Also, we give an outline of some historical developments in industrial quality improvement where statistical methods are widely applied. In addition, we briefly discuss Big Data, Data Science, and some aspects of machine learning with emphasis on Statistical Thinking and ethical considerations.