For introductory courses (usually sophomore-level) in analytical chemistry or quantitative analysis. Written to address the needs of students from a broad range of disciplines, this text provides a readable yet rigorous introduction to analytical methods — with a focus on problem-solving skills. It stresses the fundamental concepts of chemical analysis and, through examples from current journals and other science media, shows how the principles and practice of analytical chemistry are used to produce answers to questions in all areas of scientific study and practice.