Introduction to Statistics in Sociology

Prerequisite: MATH 107 or Equivalent through placement by the Assessment Center using multiple measures.The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from a broad range of disciplines.Hours: 72 (72 lecture)Transfer Information: C-ID (SOC 125.), CSUGE Area B4, IGETC Area 2A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable (MATH 117, MATH 117A and MATH 117B, PSY 150 and SOC 125 combined: maximum credit, 1 course or series.)SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area D2, SBCCGE Area E1Grading Options: Pass/No Pass or Standard Letter