Overview
This encyclopedia presents essential information about statistical tests, concepts, and analytical methods. It is written in language accessible to practitioners and students using statistics in medicine, engineering, physical science, life science, social science, and business/economics. The reference enables quick access to the tools of statistical methodology and to biographies of famous statisticians. The more than 500 entries include definitions, history, mathematical details, limitations, examples, references, and further readings. This reference will be an enduring resource for locating convenient overviews about this essential field of study.