PSY 214 - Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences

Recent Professors: J. Pipkin
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: 30–60 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Prerequisite(s): PSYC C1000 This is the new designation for Introduction to Psychology, replacing PSY 101.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PSY 214
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
Description: Quantitative methods in behavioral sciences are considered including: scales of measurement, measures of central tendency and variability; probability and sampling distributions, visual displays of data (graphical methods), frequency tables and percentages; introduction to hypothesis testing, statistical inference and measures of association using correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests. Emphasis is placed on using software for data analysis such as SPSS and Excel and interpreting statistical findings from such analysis. Examples will be used from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, sociology, life sciences, health sciences, education and related areas.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:25pm, Mon Wed 7:35pm–8:40pm