SOC 250 - Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Study basic statistics used in social and behavioral sciences. Covers standard topics in parametric statistics through a two-way analysis of variance. Also covers correlation, linear regression and nonparametric statistics. Meets the statistical requirement for most upper-level programs at four-year institutions in the area.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 135 or MAT 137 and either PSY 111 or SOC 111 .

Crosslisted: Also offered as PSY 250 ; credit is not given for both SOC 250 and PSY 250 .

Note: Typically offered OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

utilize the terminology and special notation of statistical methods.
differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics and understand their roles.
demonstrate methods of data organization and presentation.
employ computer-assisted instruction as a tool for learning and data analysis.
recognize the role of statistics in developing conclusions and gaining knowledge from data.
apply the appropriate statistic when making decisions regarding data and hypotheses testing.
think more critically about statistics as presented in journals and the media as a whole.