ABSTRACT
In this book our intention is to emphasize: I. That a primary role of statistics in society is to provide appropriate tools for addressing scientific
questions. II. That appropriate statistical analysis of data involves a collaborative effort between subject mat-
ter scientists and statisticians. III. That it is both appropriate and necessary to incorporate the scientist’s expertise into making
decisions related to the data. IV. That foundational issues matter in statistics. V. That prediction is of fundamental importance. Science and technology are about making accu-
rate predictions. They are about being able to say that in certain circumstances, certain things will happen. Objectivity and understanding are only of permanent scientific value when they lead to testably accurate predictions.
