SOC 016 - Introduction to Statistics in Social And Behavioral Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Tara Hardinge, Jeff Cormier
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    (PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H or SOC 001 or SOC 001H) and Intermediate Algebra
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SOC 016
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    For students majoring in psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences. Introduces students to the basic statistical techniques and design methodologies used in behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference and power; linear correlation and regression; chi-square; t-tests, and ANOVA. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation and relevance of statistical findings and the application of statistical concepts to real-world problems in the behavioral and social sciences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:40pm–2:05pm, Fri 1:00pm–4:10pm