Understanding Basic Statistics

Understanding Basic Statistics, 7th Edition, by Charles Henry Brase and Corrinne Pellillo Brase, is an introductory statistics textbook designed to ease apprehension about the subject while demonstrating its real-world significance through accessible exposition.

A condensed version of the authors' Understandable Statistics, Eleventh Edition, the text provides instructors with a streamlined approach to core statistical principles within a limited time frame. The presentation incorporates early coverage of regression to introduce key relationships early in the term.

The 2016 edition emphasizes critical thinking and statistical literacy through dedicated features and exercises, supported by flexible options for integrating common data analysis tools.