This broad text provides a complete overview of most standard statistical methods, including multiple regression, analysis of variance, experimental design, and sampling techniques. Assuming a background of only two years of high school algebra, this book teaches intelligent data analysis and covers the principles of good data collection.* Provides a complete discussion of analysis of data including estimation, diagnostics, and remedial actions* Examples contain graphical illustration for ease of interpretation * Intended for use with almost any statistical software* Examples are worked to a logical conclusion, including interpretation of results* A complete Instructor's Manual is available to adopters

Rudolf J. Freund works at Texas A&M University in the USA.

Preface; Data and Statistics; Probability and Sampling Distributions; Principles of Inference; Inferences on a Single Population; Inferences for Two Populations; Inferences for Two or More Means; Linear Regression; Multiple Regression; Factorial Experiments; Design of Experiments; Other Linear Models; Categorical data; Nonparametric Methods; Sampling and Sample Surveys; Appendix A; Appendix B - A Review of Matrices; References; Solutions to Selected Exercises; Index