SOCI 109A - Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Sociology 101H or Psychology 101 or Psychology 101H, proficient in intermediate algebra skills
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*

Students are taught standard descriptive and inferential statistics for summarizing sample data and estimating population parameters. All aspects of significance testing are emphasized: hypotheses, models, calculations, interpretations, and criticisms. Students are also taught to review scientific articles critically and to write APA-style manuscripts.

Note: This course is the same as Psychology 109A.

Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Sociology 109 and PSYC 109A or Sociology 109 and MATH 150 is one course. This course is only offered in the fall semester. Note: Sociology 109A is the same course as PSYC 109A .