Abstract: A toolbox and method for processing data statistically in a MATLAB® environment of a computer. The method includes the steps of embedding input data and associated meta-data in a single object, and constructing the input data and associated meta-data into a plurality of statistical variables, wherein the plurality of statistical variables can be processed statistically. The method further includes a step of creating a contingency table from the plurality of statistical variables. In one embodiment of the present invention, the step of creating a contingency table from the plurality of statistical variables includes a step of creating the contingency table using the hypertext markup language, wherein the contingency table created by using the hypertext markup language is generated on a web page. Additionally, the method further includes a step of aggregating a dataset from the plurality of statistical variables.