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Fundamentals of Statistics is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed to provide a clear understanding of statistical methods and their practical applications. Written with clarity and purpose, the book is ideal for undergraduate students across disciplines, including those studying statistics as part of economics, social sciences, biology, psychology, commerce, and related fields. This volume focuses on building a strong foundation in statistical thinking-starting from the basics of data collection, classification, and presentation, and progressing through core topics such as descriptive statistics, probability theory, theoretical distributions, correlation and association, sampling techniques, statistical inference, and non-parametric methods. What sets this book apart is its balance of conceptual clarity and real-world relevance. Examples are drawn from familiar Indian contexts, making the material more relatable and easier to understand. Each chapter is carefully structured and supported by worked-out examples, detailed explanations, and a wide variety of exercises-including numerical problems, objective questions, and essay-type questions to strengthen comprehension and build problem-solving skills. Special topics such as the treatment of outliers, regression analysis, and the Fisher-Behrens problem are covered in depth. While multivariate analysis is not included in this volume, readers are guided to advanced texts for further exploration. This book is more than just a compilation of statistical tools-it aims to develop the reader's ability to think statistically and apply the right method with confidence. Whether used for coursework, exam preparation, or independent study, Fundamentals of Statistics is a dependable resource for learners and professionals alike."