PSY 155 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences

Credits: 3

Advisory: SOC 101 or PSYC C1000
Prerequisite: STAT C1000
Description: This course focuses on concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Topics include hypothesis testing, frequency distributions, percentiles, central tendency and variability, application of the normal probability distribution, correlation, and analysis of variance procedures. This course is designed for students seeking careers in social science such as psychology, sociology and anthropology.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:

CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 2- Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning )

Student Learning Outcomes:

SLO #1: Identify the quantitative methods used in behavioral sciences to summarize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data.
SLO #2: Identify the appropriate statistical formula for interpreting data using examples.
SLO #3: Analyze psychological sociological or other social science data using computer applications such as Statistical Application for Social Sciences (SPSS) or the like, or by using other effective substitute methods.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3