Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Understanding data -- Understanding inference -- Topics in inference.

Computer optical disc (CD-ROM) contains the Encyclopedia of Statistical examples and exercises, data sets for exercises, tables in several common formats, self-quizzes, and web links.

For CD-ROM: 486 PC-compatible computer, color monitor capable of displaying at least 8-bit (256colors) at 640x480 pixels, quad-speed CD-ROM drive; Windows 95/98/NT16MB of physical RAM, 14 MB of free disk space on your internal harddrive. For CD-ROM: Mac OS.