The encyclopedia bridges two highly integrated but distinct disciplines: , which involves assigning numbers to objects according to specific rules, and Statistics , the analysis and interpretation of that data. Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics

The Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics is a comprehensive three-volume reference set designed to make technical data concepts accessible to a general audience. Edited by Neil J. Salkind and published by SAGE Publications in 2006, the work aims to reduce the "anxiety-provoking" nature of statistical terms by presenting facts in a user-friendly, non-intimidating style. Core Focus and Content