The invited authors of this edited volume have been prolific in the arena of Real Data Analysis (RDA) as it applies tothe social and behavioral sciences, especially in the disciplines of education and psychology. Combined, this brain trust represents3,247 articles in refereed journals, 127 books published, US $45.3 Million in extramural research funding, 34 teachingand 92 research awards, serve(d) as Editor/Assistant Editor/Editorial Board Member for 95 peer reviewed journals, and provide(d) ad hoc reviews for 362 journals. Their enormous footprint on real data analysis is showcased for professors, researchers,educators, administrators, and graduate students in the second text in the AERA/SIG ES Quantitative Methods series.