SSCI 25 - Statistics - Social Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Christian Anderson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    31 students
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 230 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C or eligibility as determined by COS Placement Procedures .
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SSCI 25
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    The course offers an introduction to the appropriate use of statistical techniques across a wide variety of disciplines including the use of probability, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Other 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. The role of quantitative methods in social science research is emphasized. (C-ID SOCI 125 or C-ID MATH 110)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed 8:10am–9:00am, Thu 8:10am–9:00am