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This introductory-level book is designed as a text for students of statistics, mathematics, and management. In addition, postgraduate students pursuing courses in other subjects such as biology, psychology, sociology, and anthropology would also find the book extremely useful. The text gives a clear and concise analysis of the fundamental principles of statistics. In the process, it uses illustrative and motivating examples to make the concepts clearer and show how these concepts can be applied to real-world situations. This book, with its stress on the fundamental principles and reinforced by its illustrative approach, should appeal not only to students but also to practicing professionals, surveyors, and administrators.