This concise, easily accessible introduction to descriptive and inferential techniques presents the essentials of basic statistics for readers seeking to acquire a working knowledge of statistical concepts, measures, and procedures. The author conducts tests on the assumption of randomness and normality and provides nonparametric methods when parametric approaches might not work. To ensure a thorough understanding of all key concepts, this book provides numerous examples and solutions along with complete and precise answers to many fundamental questions. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners who would like to develop further insights into essential statistical tools.