Purpose of Writing the Book and Audience Reach

The author of the book, Jeremy Weber, developed his book 'Statistics for Public Policy' over a decade, drawing inspiration from his experiences in a federal statistic agency and academia. Targeted at a broad audience ranging from first-time statistics learners to PhD students, the book aims to bridge the gap in understanding statistical concepts between academics and practical application. By simplifying jargon and concepts like standard error and confidence intervals, the book empowers readers to grasp and apply statistical insights thoughtfully across various scenarios and data analysis applications.