Acknowledgments

We'd first like to thank John Sall for creating a great product in JMP. Who knew that statistics could be so fun? If you are new to JMP, we hope it inspires you as it has us. Thanks also to Jon Weisz, Dave Richardson and John Leary for supporting the idea for this book.

We have been very fortunate to work with the outstanding professionals at SAS Press. Shelley Sessoms got us to the starting line, and Stephenie Joyner has been a constant source of advice and support, cheering us on throughout the development process. Thanks also to Julie Platt, Kathy Restivo, Mary Beth Steinbach, Monica McClain, Candy Farrell, Jennifer Dilley, Stacey Hamilton, and Shelly Goodin, at SAS Publishing for their encouragement.

The manuscript for this book was substantially improved by the insightful suggestions of our reviewers. The book contains many new features and refinements due to their input. Our reviewers include:

Chris Albright, Indiana University
Mark Bailey, SAS Institute
Peter Bruce, Statistics.com
Bob Lampier, SAS Institute
Paul Marovich, SAS Institute
Gail Massari, SAS Institute
Tonya Mauldin, SAS Institute
Don McCormack, SAS Institute
Chris Olsen, Thomas Jefferson High School
Jeff Perkinson, SAS Institute
Lori Rothenberg, North Carolina State University
Heath Rushing, SAS Institute
Mia Stephens, SAS Institute
Sue Walsh, SAS Institute
Annie Zangi, SAS Institute

We also wish to thank Sam Savage of Stanford University for testing the book in his class, and David Shultz and Mary Loveless for using the book with customer training.

This book began with a desire to help the new JMP user and evolved into a labor of love. But without the love and incredible support of our families, friends and colleagues this project would have never materialized. Thank you!

Curt Hinrichs
Chuck Boiler

San Francisco, CA
June 2010