PSYC 120 - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

    Recent Professors
    David McPatchell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or equivalent and PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H or SOCI 101 or SOCI 101H with a minimum grade of C.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    or SOCI 101H with a minimum grade of C. Students are taught standard descriptive and inferential statistics for summarizing sample data and estimating population parameters. All aspects of significance testing are emphasized: hypotheses, models, calculations, interpretations, and criticisms. Students are also taught to review scientific articles critically and to write APA-style manuscripts.