PDQ Statistics is an overview of all major statistical methods, giving the reader a thorough understanding of statistics and how they are used in research articles. It covers the major categories variable and descriptive statistics, parametric statistics, non-parametric statistics and multivariate statistics. The explanations are clear, succinct and loaded with practical examples.

Featuring uniquely humorous examples, titled Convoluted Reasoning or Anti-intellectual Pomposity Detectors (CRAP Detectors), the text helps the reader identify statistical analyses with basic flaws in design or research.