The main purpose of the book is to provide foundation as well a comprehensive background of 'statistical tools and methods ' to beginners in simple and intersecting manner. In order to make the contents of the book easier to comprehend, I have included a requisite number of illustrations, remarks, figures, diagrams etc. To elucidate statistical concepts, Applications of Statistics in real life situations is emphasized through illustrative examples. Ample number of graded problems, are provided at the end of each chapter along with hints and answers.