SOC 23 - Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Social Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Ivan Sanchez, Naniho'o'kahi Kim
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ( SOC 1 or SOC 1H ) and eligibility for ( STAT C1000 or MATH 110) or (STAT C1000H or MATH 110H)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in sociological research. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics usually include levels and types of measurement; measures of central tendency and dispersion; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; probability and hypothesis testing; correlation and regression. Computers and calculators will be utilized. Data sets will be problems from the various social sciences.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am