PSY 161F - Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science

    Recent Professors
    Jeana Wolfe, Jennifer Coons, Brian Lopez, Tracy Guild
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35–70 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent, with a grade of C or better, or by assessment through the college's multiple measures placement processes
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSY 161F
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    72 hours lecture per term. This course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistical methods. These methods are essential to the understanding, interpretation, and performance of scientific research. Topics covered include presentation of graphic data, probability theory, hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, analysis of variance, and basic research design. Experience with calculators and computers is provided. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation: PSY 161 F , PSY 161HF , STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, STAT C1000E, and SOSC 120 F combined; maximum credit, one course) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (CI-D: MATH 110)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–2:05pm, Tue 5:45pm–10:00pm, Tue Thu 4:35pm–6:40pm