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

4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: PSYC 5 or PSYC 5H or SOCI 101 and MATH 73 or MATH 80 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
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: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Sociology 109 and PSYC 9A 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 9A.