Introduction

Why learn about statistics? In short, it is used in almost every industry to help us make more informed decisions. From scientists conducting experiments to test new medicines to economists analyzing data to evaluate the impact of government policies, statistical techniques are used to ensure conclusions are accurate, reliable, and based on evidence.

This website has two main goals:

1. To help you develop a solid understanding of underlying statistical theory.
2. To offer practical examples that will help you understand how to apply the theory in context.

To achieve these goals, each page will be structured beginning with a theoretical lesson with examples followed by applied practice problems with solutions. Using statistics, we will learn how to effectively display and summarize data, make predictions, and draw meaningful conclusions from real-world information.