PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C- or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: C or Higher in one of the following courses: MA 107, MA 108, MA 110, MA 124, MA 127, MA 129, MA 131, MA 133, MA 134, MA 245, MA 255, or MA 257 (C or higher) OR ALEKS 46 or Higher

Corequisites: None

Description: This course is an introduction to quantitative methods and analytical techniques utilized in behavior research, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation of statistics. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics are considered, including measures of central tendency and variability, the normal distribution, the t-test, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and chi-square. Statistic software SPSS is used to provide computational assistance.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None