POLI 201 - Elementary Statistics for Political Science

    Recent Professors
    Austin Barraza
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on California Title 5 regulations
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of POLI 201
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This is an introductory course on statistical methods for political and social sciences. Emphasis is placed on basic data analysis techniques as well as elementary statistical and probability concepts. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis based on data from disciplines including business, social and behavioral sciences, life science, health science, and education. This course is designed for Political Science majors, other Social Sciences majors, and anyone interested in statistics.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:40pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm