An innovative multimedia teaching and learning tool on the analysis of complex data in science and engineering. The CD-ROM is accompanied by an introductory booklet and is intended to be used primarily by lecturers and teachers. The teachware includes a full and hyper-linked textbook on data analysis, while the Intranet Edition gives full internet and network support including net-based courses and exams. Additional highlights include: open architecture; interactive examples; self-adapting courses; course and exam designer for lecturers; protection of resources by encryption; a powerful full-text indexing machine; data laboratory with sample data sets and import function for hands-on experience. 25 animations and 25 fully interactive appletts facilitate "learning by doing".