Noted for its clear and concise, statistically accurate discussions that constantly probe beyond the procedures to teach students the reasoning behind a method.
The author discusses the assumptions that all statistical models make, and motivate discussions using real-life examples. By means of good motivation, sound explanations, and an abundance of illustrations given in a real-world context, Statistics: Principles and Methods emphasizes more than just a superficial understanding of the material.
This book is intended for students who do not have a strong background in mathematics but seek to learn the basic ideas of statistics and their application in a variety of practical settings.