ESSENTIAL STATISTICS (2025 RELEASE) (ISE)

Essential Statistics is designed for an introductory course in statistics. The mathematical prerequisite is basic algebra. In addition to presenting the mechanics of the subject, the authors have endeavored to explain the concepts behind them
in a straightforward, clear, and engaging writing style. As practicing statisticians, the authors have done everything possible to ensure that the material is accurate and correct. This text will enable instructors to explore statistical concepts in depth yet remain easy for students to read and understand.

• 1. Basic Ideas
• 2. Graphical Summaries of Data
• 3. Numerical Summaries of Data
• 4. Probability
• 5. Discrete Probability Distributions
• 6. The Normal Distribution
• 7. Confidence Intervals
• 8. Hypothesis Testing
• 9. Inferences on Two Samples
• 10. Tests with Qualitative Data
• 11. Correlation and Regression