Understanding Basic Statistics

Understanding Basic Statistics, 8th Edition, is a textbook designed to teach essential statistical concepts and their practical applications within constrained course schedules. Written by Charles Brase and published by Cengage Learning in 2019, the text aims to help introductory students build statistical literacy and overcome subject apprehension.

The volume provides a streamlined approach to core statistical methods that incorporates early coverage of regression. It also demonstrates how to use graphing calculators and software packages optionally, giving instructors flexibility in technological requirements.

The 2019 edition added features to support critical thinking. An accompanying course package offers simulation questions, projects, labs, and news-sourced video exercises that illustrate how statistics applies to real-world contexts.