WPMSIIP, 9-13 September 2019

12th Workshop on Principles and Methods of Statistical Inference with Interval Probability

WPMSIIP is an annual workshop on interval probability, or more generally imprecise probability, and related statistical inference. The explicit aim of the workshop is to stimulate discussion on ongoing research and open problems. Participants can of course present recent results if relevant for such discussions, but they can also just introduce open problems.

WPMSIIP 2019 returns to Durham, where the workshop series was started in 2008, and where it was also held in 2010 and 2016. It was further held in Munich (2009, 2012, 2015), Ljubljana (2011), Lugano (2013), Ghent (2014), Compiegne (2017) and Oviedo (2018).

The WPMSIIP workshop will be held at Durham University in 2019, between 9th and 12th September, with a networking activity (eg hiking) to take place on 13th.

Schedule

(Times of presentations are not pre-determined to provide flexibility to the workshop.)

Monday 9 September

Morning session 10:00-12:30

Computation: Organisers: Louis Aslett & Daniel Krpelik (Durham)

This session will investigate computational methods for assessing inferences from imprecise probability models. The aims are to discuss the current state-of-the-art, on-going research, and what obstacles stand in the way of application of imprecise probability models in broader practice.

Afternoon session 13:30-16:00

Decision making: Organisers: Camila Caiado & Matthias C. M. Troffaes (Durham)

The main goal of the session is to generate discussions on open problems that relate to decision making under severe uncertainty, modelled via imprecise probability, or via other frameworks targetting severe uncertainty. Potential topics include algorithms, choice functions, utility theory, axiomatic frameworks, and so on. We also welcome applications that involve decision making but where probabilities are hard to fully quantify.


Tuesday 10 September

Morning session 10:00-12:30

Decision making: Organisers: Camila Caiado & Matthias C. M. Troffaes (Durham)

The main goal of the session is to generate discussions on open problems that relate to decision making under severe uncertainty, modelled via imprecise probability, or via other frameworks targetting severe uncertainty. Potential topics include algorithms, choice functions, utility theory, axiomatic frameworks, and so on. We also welcome applications that involve decision making but where probabilities are hard to fully quantify.

Afternoon session 13:30-16:00

Risk and Reliability: Organiser: Frank Coolen (Durham)

Risk and reliability are areas with many interesting practical problems and a wide range of challenges for quantitative methods. Information may be scarce, of low quality or only available from related settings. Decisions may require to take preferences from many people or no specific people into account. Imprecision of probabilities and utilities may provide suitable tools in these areas, many challenges remain.


Wednesday 11 September

Statistical Inference: Organiser: Tahani Coolen-Maturi & Frank Coolen (Durham)

Imprecision can be included in statistical methods in a variety of ways. This session is aimed at reasons for doing so and suitable methods, in particular with focus on the benefits of imprecise statistical methods compared to standard approaches.

Morning session 10:00-12:30
Afternoon session 13:30-16:00


Thursday 12 September

Statistical Inference: Organiser: Tahani Coolen-Maturi & Frank Coolen (Durham)

Imprecision can be included in statistical methods in a variety of ways. This session is aimed at reasons for doing so and suitable methods, in particular with focus on the benefits of imprecise statistical methods compared to standard approaches.

Morning session 10:00-12:00
Lunch 12:00-14:00

Lunch in the city center

Afternoon session 14:00-16:00

General discussions and Arising Topics


Friday 13 September

An excursion type activity.

Fees

There will be NO FEES to participate in the meeting. Participants should book accommodation themselves and also pay for meals and refreshments, although we aim to provide refreshments during breaks within the sessions. We will aim to organize a joint dinner on Wednesday or Thursday evening, and will contact participants about this in advance of the meeting.

Registration

Please contact Tahani Coolen-Maturi (tahani.maturi@durham.ac.uk) by 15 August to register for the meeting.

We hope that all participants give at least one presentation or introduce a discussion on a topic of interest. Participants are also very welcome to arrange a session of multiple presentations or discussions. Please contact Tahani (tahani.maturi@durham.ac.uk) as soon as possible with any plans or suggestions for such contributions.

Venue

Accommodation

We recommend participants to book accommodation at Durham Colleges, in particular at St Cuthbert’s Society where we have reserved some rooms. Durham City also has several hotels at walking distance from the venue.

If you would like to book at St Cuthbert’s Society, please click here.

Local Organisation

Louis Aslett (Durham University)
Tathagata Basu (Durham)
Frank Coolen (Durham University)
Tahani Coolen-Maturi (Durham University)
Daniel Krpelik (Durham University)

For any questions feel free to contact Prof Frank Coolen (frank.coolen@durham.ac.uk) or Dr Tahani Coolen-Maturi (tahani.maturi@durham.ac.uk)

Getting to Durham

Details about how to get to Durham are available from the university website here. The city lies on the Eastern mainline railway served by LNER, CrossCountry Trains and TransPennine Express. It is also just 10 minutes off the A1(M) motorway. From further afield, flights are available to Newcastle International Airport.

Key locations

Click the markers in the Google Map below for details about key locations for the workshop:

The Society for Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications

UTOPIAE