Introduction to Mathematical Statistics helps students establish a connection between statistical theory and statistical practice. With its optional sections and flexible organization, this text can be customized to suit the requirements of various mathematical statistics courses. The eight edition has a greater coverage of R, a free, powerful statistical language that is compatible with all three major platforms: Windows, Mac, and Linux. The text includes an R primer that helps students easily understand and use R to perform significant computations through simple coding. Based on reader feedback, the eighth edition has been updated thoroughly, and new important topics have been included.