PSYC 120 - Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Diane J. Pfahler
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for MATH 102 or eligibility for PSYC 120 as determined through the Crafton Hills College assessment process
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    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 squared and t-tests; effect size; confidence intervals; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings, especially for practical applications using data from disciplines such as the social sciences, health care and education. While the STAT C1000 (formerly MATH 110) class approaches these topics with a firmer grounding in the principles of mathematics, this PSYC 120 (formerly PSYCH 120) does cover the mathematical basis of statistics, probability theory and estimation, but focuses on the interpretation and application, uses and misuses, and the analysis and criticism of statistical arguments in public discourse.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–1:15pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:40am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:30am–12:20pm