Now in its Fourth Edition, Weiss has a reputation for being thorough and precise, and for using real data extensively throughout. Case studies are introduced at the beginning of the chapters and discussed at the end, showing students the links between the subject matter and how the material can be used in real life.
Statistics text. I really dislike how quite a number of problems are explained not in the body of the text, but in the exercises. Also, there are significant problems with the online homework and quiz questions. Correct answers are often marked wrong and the professor has to adjust afterwards.