Statistics for Understanding the Social World

4 Credits

An introduction to basic statistics in the social sciences. Emphasis is on the statistical concepts underlying calculations and formulas, and data analysis in the context of social science research. The course covers two main areas: basic descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. These concepts are taught through real world data using professional statistical software. By the end of the course, students will possess the skills necessary to both use and critically read and interpret statistical information in everyday life. Attribute/Distribution: CC, Q, SS, SW