The Austrian Journal of Statistics is published approximately quarterly by the Austrian Statistical Society. Its general objective is to promote and extend the use of statistical methods in all kind of theoretical and applied disciplines. Special emphasis is on methods and results in official or governmental statistics.

Original papers and review articles in English or in German will be published in the Austrian Journal of Statistics if judged consistently with these general aims. All papers will be refereed. Special topics sections will appear from time to time. Each section will have as a theme a specialized area of statistical application, theory, or methodology. Technical notes or problems for considerations under Shorter Communications are also invited. A special section is reserved for book reviews.

Members of the Austrian Statistical Society receive a copy of the Journal free of charge. Specific exemplars may be purchased from the Society. Articles will also be made available through the web.