Scan statistics have been introduced in order to identify clusters of events in time or space the present book is a valuable introduction to scan statistics it is well written readers interested in the applications of scan statistics will eminently benefit recommended to those interested in the mathematical background and the . Scan statistics have been introduced in order to identify clusters of events in time or space the present book is a valuable introduction to scan statistics it is well written readers interested in the applications of scan statistics will eminently benefit recommended to those interested in the mathematical background and the . Scan statistics is currently one of the most active and important areas of research in applied probability and statistics having applications to a wide variety of fields archaeology astronomy bioinformatics biosurveillance molecular biology genetics computer science electrical engineering geography material sciences physics reconnaissance reliability and quality control . The handbook of scan statistics in two volumes is intended for researchers in probability and statistics and scientists in several areas including biology engineering health medical and social sciences it will be of great value to graduate students in statistics and in all areas where scan statistics are used