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Statistics is the branch of science that deals with data.
(Study of collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of quantitative data.)

General Statistics Links

Glossaries
Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms These entries are based on the interactive educational program STATISTICS EXPLAINED by Dr. Howard S. Hoffman.
Statistics Glossary A nice glossary maintained by the Centre for Applied Statistics, by Velerie J. Easton and John H. McColl.
Statistics.com Glossary Glossary includes the "Statistical Analysis Corner" with links to course material and software as well as a discussion board to post statistics questions.
Online Texts / Lecture
Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes Online lecture notes by Wlodzimierz Bryc, University of Cincinnati. Course covers probability and stochastic processes; assumes a calculus prerequisite. Includes index of terms and footnotes.
HyperStat Online Textbook An introductory statistics book and online tutorial for help in statistics courses from Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics.
Statistics: The Study of Stability in Variation Online UCLA textbook includes an introduction with basic definitions, as well as chapters on analyses of single variables, pairs of variables, and multivariables.
StatSoft: Electronic Statistics Textbook An electronic statistics textbook that offers training in the understanding and application of statistics
Random Number Generators Here are a few sites for random number generation:
HotBits This site provides genuine random numbers, "generated by a process fundamentally governed by the inherent uncertainty in the quantum mechanical laws of nature."
Lavarand You can get random data, random bytes, or lavarand-generated haiku or CorpSpeak memos! Fun site. Be sure to check out the Lava Lite^® lamp care section.
random.org This link is to the web interface; you can also get random bytes instead of numbers.
Study Aids
How to Study Statistics Some suggestions for developing good statistics study habits.

Statistical Programming Links

MINITAB
MINITAB Homepage of MINITAB, originally created to help professors teach basic statistics.
MINITAB Answers Database A collection of the most frequently asked technical support questions and their answers.
MINITAB Macros Several macros, including descriptions and related documents.
SAS^®
SAS^® Institute Inc. Homepage of the SAS^® Institute, the largest privately held software company in the world.
SAS^® Examples Examples of several analytical techniques utilizing SAS^®.
SAS^® Macros Several macros, complete with FAQ's and downloadable code.
SAS^® Statistics and Operations Research Updates on new software and applications; what's new in research.
SAS^® Tutorials Online SAS^® tutorials with step-by-step instructions.

Introduction to SAS^® A SAS^® guide covering datasteps, procedures, linear models, multivariate analysis and macros, by Brian Yandell, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
SAS^® FAQ SAS^® questions and answers from Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research.
SAS^® Tips SAS^® software tips compiled by consultants.
SAS^® Programming Introduction and Resources Guide to SAS^® programming compiled by WhoIsHostingThis.com.

Statistical Associations

American Mathematical Society The AMS supports programs that promote mathematical research, increase the awareness of the value of mathematics to society, and foster excellence in mathematics education.
American Statistical Association The nation's leading professional association for statistics and statisticians.
Institute of Mathematical Statistics IMS is an international professional and scholarly society devoted to the development, dissemination, and application of statistics and probability.

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