PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PY 201 (C or Higher) and [C or Higher in one of the following courses: MTH 112, MTH 128, MTH 122, MTH 116, MTH 136, MTH 193, MTH 148, MTH 178, MTH 208, MTH 245, MTH 248, or MTH 252 OR Math Placement Score 46 or Higher]

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

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.

General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes