Introduction To Inferential Statistics

An open textbook that takes a holistic approach to probability and inferential statistics. It covers the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, ANOVA, and regression, with worked examples throughout.

Maurice A. Geraghty

A concise review that introduces inferential statistics for research practice. It explains p values, confidence intervals, and parametric and non-parametric tests, and includes a practical checklist for applying them to a dataset.

Gill Marshall and Leon Jonker

A short, hands-on guide to the ideas behind statistical inference, from sampling distributions to confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. It uses simulations in Stata to make the abstract concepts concrete.

Diego Farren

A readable chapter that lays out the logic of inferential testing step by step, from selecting a representative sample to computing a test statistic and interpreting the result.

Simon Fraser University

A focused chapter that reviews the essentials of inferential statistics, including normal distributions, estimation, and the five steps of hypothesis testing. Worked examples and exercises reinforce each concept.

SAGE Publications