The American Statistician

About The American Statistician

About The American Statistician

The American Statistician is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Taylor & Francis.

Key indicators: ISSN 00031305, 15372731.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

Publishing in The American Statistician

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
• Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of The American Statistician?
00031305, 15372731.

Who publishes The American Statistician?
Taylor & Francis.

Where do I submit to The American Statistician?
Via the official website.

Is The American Statistician peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.