PSY 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 non-parametric 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 SOC 250 ; credit is not given for both PSY 250 and SOC 250 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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.