PSY 265 - Stats for the Social Sciences

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This is a computer-intensive course that instructs students in the use of descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability, graphing techniques, probability hypotheses testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, regression, correlation, and selected non-parametric techniques. Students are required to create a portfolio of statistical analyses to demonstrate their competence in the use of a variety of descriptive and inferential techniques using the SPSS software package for Windows. This course is required for all Sociology and Psychology majors, who have priority in registering. Prerequisite: Completion of quantitative literacy requirement and introductory sociology or psychology courses. Offered fall and spring. 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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