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

4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H or SOCI 101 or SOCI 101H 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: Psychology 109A is the same course as SOCI 109A.

The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Psychology 109A and SOCI 109A or Psychology 109A and MATH 150 is one course.
(formerly Psychology 9A)