This is one of two volumes containing invited papers presented at International Indian Statistical Association Conference that took place at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This volume, which emphasizes advancements on methodology and applications of probability and statistics, includes 33 chapters.

These chapters deal with different topics of interest including applied probability; models and applications; estimation and testing; robust inference; regression and design; sample size methodology; and applications to industry, ecology, biology, health, economics, and management.