Catalog Course Description

Students study the processes and applications of statistics in the context of social science research. Topics include the study of fractions, decimals, percentages, proportions, probabilities, and conversions among the preceding functions. Students also study the visual representation of data using various graphing techniques, symbolic variables, working with algebraic equations, solving for unknowns, exponents and square roots, correlations, linear regression, analysis of variance, and chi square analysis. This course is only open to students who have previously demonstrated Math competency.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity and ability to work with the major concepts in basic statistics.
2. Demonstrate understanding of research methods and data collection used by social scientists.
3. Arrive at descriptive and inferential conclusions on the basis of mathematical data presented through such forms as statistics, tables, graphs.
4. Evaluate empirical evidence in social science research.

Attributes

GE Mathematics (and quantitative Reasoning)
Liberal Arts