SOCIO 234 - Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Stephanie White
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH120 - Intermediate Algebra
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of statistics and probability with an emphasis on collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. Topics include sample design; random numbers; histograms and frequency distributions; measures of central tendency; dispersion and position; normal and standard normal distributions; correlation and regression coefficients; contingency tables; introductory probability; scatter-plots, times lines, and recoding and transforming variables. Applications of statistical software to sociology and/or other social science data will be included.