SWK 451 - Social Science Statistics

Institution:

Cairn University

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Description:

Introduction to social science statistics in the context of its use in empirical research. The course teaches an understanding of descriptive statistics, including graphs, central tendencies, variability and correlation/regression. The course also teaches inferential statistics, including the concepts of sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, cross tabulation and commonly used statistical tests (t, F, Chi Square tests) as well as a brief discussion of multivariate analysis. Students use SPSS Statistical Software. Both semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cairn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 752-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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