Online learning can be a big challenge by itself; but when you add statistics to the equation you get a whole different learning experience. Many students are not excited to learn that they are required to take a statistics course. Based on past experiences, many students even fear the thought of taking any mathematics related course, especially statistics. I have spent many years teaching and wanted to be able to provide students with a textbook that was user friendly and easy to understand for any level of learning. My goal is for you to be successful in learning statistics.

This textbook is intended as an introductory statistics course. It is designed to help students understand the basic concepts in statistics. The goal is to help make statistics understandable, instead of feared. There are many reasons why you are in this class for your major. Learning statistics can help build critical thinking skills, which you will need in your future career. It can also help you understand the basic concepts of understanding some statistical formulas and why it is used. Learning statistics can help you understand the basic principles of objectivity and logic. Researchers use statistical methods in research to provide objective and systematic methods for describing their research and interpreting the results. My hope is that you will be able to find your reason for learning statistics.