Understanding Statistics

An excellent new text which meets the A-level requirements of Statistics as a subject in its own right and as a part of Mathematics. Also a very thorough introduction to the subject for students in higher education who need a grounding in Statistics related to other disciplines. The book is written in a friendly style, with lively text, interesting contexts, and potted biographies of significant mathematicians. A huge number of worked examples and exercises, and over 80 projects, give students the confidence to put theory into practice. This textbook seeks to meet the requirements of A Level statistics, both as a subject in its own right and as a part of mathematics. Many worked examples and exercises are provided, alongside 80 projects which aim to give students the confidence to put their theory into practice.