SOC 203 - Statistics for the Social Sciences

Prerequisites, MATH 99, or equivalent and SOC 101. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and applications in social science research. Students learn how to use statistical software to conduct survey analysis. Topics include description and inferential measures include t-tests, chi-square, analysis of variance, contingency table analysis, and linear regression. Emphasis upon knowledge of which statistical tests to use and how to interpret results. Content varies. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits