Statistics for the Social Sciences
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Overview
Subject area
SSC
Catalog Number
303
Course Title
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Department(s)
Description
The objectives of this course are to provide students with an understanding of basic statistical procedures involving frequency distributions, central tendency, variability, z-scores and standardized distributions, probability, hypothesis testing, and correlation. In addition, students will also learn how to enter data into a statistical software program (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences: SPSS) and generate frequency distributions, histograms, measure of central tendency and variability in SPSS. Students will also learn to narrate descriptive statistics and construct tables.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019887