You will find that this textbook uses real data sets for exercises.
You will find that this textbook has a comprehensive bibliography for further study.
This textbook is the one I kept after the course ended for reference.
A nice touch in this textbook is the glossary at the back of each chapter.
A nice touch is the study schedule suggested inside this study guide.
A nice touch in this textbook is the conversion chart for units of measurement.
This textbook covers everything from the fundamentals to more specialized topics.
You will find that this textbook includes a list of online resources for extra help.
A nice touch in this textbook is the timeline of major discoveries in the field.
What stands out about this textbook is the clear chapter objectives listed upfront.