Introductory Statistics

Introductory Statistics, 9th Edition, by Prem S. Mann is a textbook designed for a one- or two-semester introductory course in applied statistics. The volume is written for students who may lack an extensive mathematical background, establishing a knowledge of elementary algebra as its sole prerequisite.

Subject coverage addresses methods for organizing and graphing data alongside numerical descriptive measures. The book explains foundational principles of probability, examines discrete and continuous random variables, and outlines inferential methods including estimation and hypothesis testing.

To support students with practical examples, this edition incorporates new and revised case studies based on contemporary applications. These studies illustrate how statistical methods apply to questions across varied areas of student interest.