If you use statistics and need a useful, up-to-date and reliable
sourcebook that provides simple definitions and explanations of
statistical concepts, then you will need this dictionary. Some 3000
terms are defined in all areas of statistics, including medical, survey,
theoretical, applied etc. In addition short biographies are given of
over 100 important statisticians. The majority of definitions include a
reference to a book or article where the reader can seek an extended
account of a term if required. Many of the definitions are accompanied
by graphical material to aid understanding. The book is a 50% expansion
of Everitt's successful earlier title, aimed specifically at medical
statisticians.