SOC 288 Social Statistics

This course is a survey of elementary descriptive and inferential statistics that focuses on the data and methods used by social scientists. Beginning with percentages and ratios, the course examines various measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation, and then proceeds through estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and other appropriate topics. All statistics are analyzed with real-life examples in social situations (deviance, community, and public health). After completion of the class students are able demonstrate the ability to read everyday statistic and to critical think and problem solve real-life issues. SPSS analysis of statistical methods is an integral part of the course. See Placement Test policy under Academic Services.

Credits

3