simple-statistics
simple-statistics implements descriptive, regression, and inferential statistics in JavaScript.
About simple-statistics
simple-statistics is an open source JavaScript library that implements descriptive, regression, and inference statistics. The source describes it as written in literate JavaScript with no dependencies. It is designed to run in Node.js and in browsers, including IE according to the project's stated design.
It can be installed from npm and loaded with require or import, or added to a web page with a script tag, where it becomes available globally as ss. The source also notes Deno support through its npm compatibility. Browser use of ES6 modules through unpkg's ?module option is marked experimental and is limited to newer browsers.
Key features
- Descriptive, regression, and inference statistics functions in JavaScript
- No external dependencies
- Installable from npm for Node.js and module bundlers
- Named ES6 exports for importing individual functions
- Global ss variable when loaded with a script tag
- Experimental ES module import in browsers via unpkg
Best for: JavaScript developers who need descriptive, regression, or inference statistics in Node.js projects or browser-based pages.
Good for
- Has no dependencies, according to the source
- Open source under the ISC license
- Designed to work in both Node.js and browsers
Watch out for
- Browser ES module import is experimental on unpkg and limited to newer browsers
- Provides only named exports for ES6, so users must import the names they need
simple-statistics at a glance
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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simple-statistics FAQ
How do I install simple-statistics?
Install the simple-statistics module from npm with npm install simple-statistics, then include it with require or import.
Can I use it without a module bundler?
Yes. Add the minified script from unpkg with a script tag. The library then becomes available globally as ss.
How can I use it in Deno?
The source recommends Deno's npm compatibility and importing the package as npm:simple-statistics.
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