SCSCI 10 - Statistics for Social Science

    Recent Professors
    N. Leon, S. Gomez, M. Vincent, M. Burt, D. Fell, J. Buchanan, V. Wu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    7.4Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Placement Level: Eligibility for MATH-25 as determined by the Chaffey College placement process.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SCSCI 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Survey of methods used to analyze and interpret data generated by scientific investigation. Purpose and application of statistics, frequency distributions and graphing, central tendency, variability, percentiles, standard scores, the normal distribution, regression, correlation, probability, hypothesis testing, simple and two-factor analysis of variance, and non-parametric techniques. The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. Use of computerized statistical packages (e.g. SPSS).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 3:30pm–4:45pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:15pm