Explore advanced statistical methods in cosmology through this 16-minute conference lecture that delves into one-point statistics and their applications in cosmic large-scale structure analysis. Learn how these statistical tools go "below and beyond" traditional approaches to understand the distribution and properties of matter in the universe. Discover the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of one-point statistics in cosmological research, including their role in analyzing cosmic structure formation and evolution. Gain insights into how these methods complement other statistical approaches in mapping the large-scale structure of the cosmos and their significance in bridging theoretical predictions with numerical simulations and observational data.