Statistics and Computing is a quarterly refereed journal which publishes papers covering the range of the interface between statistical and computer science. In particular it addresses the use of statistical concepts in computer science and the use of computers in data analysis. Specific topics which are covered include: techniques for evaluating analytically intractable problems such as high-dimensional multivariate integrals search and optimization methods computer-intensive (resampling) methods simulation and Monte Carlo graphics computer environments reliability of hardware statistical approaches to software errors information retrieval statistics of databases and database technology huge data sets and data mining computer algebra graphical models image processing tomography genetic algorithms neural networks reviews of programs statistical languages and packages macros and algorithms. In addition the journal contains original research reports authoritative review papers discussed papers and occasional special issues on particular topics or carrying proceedings of relevant conferences. Statistics and Computing also publishes book review and software review sections.