This course is designed to provide an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, emphasizing the logic and techniques especially applicable to behavioral research. Discussions focus on understanding statistical concepts, statistical problem solving strategies and statistical thinking. Students will learn to use computer software to assist in the analysis and interpretation of data.
Core Courses are courses that fulfill lower-level requirements and apply to any transfer path major where they appear. Introduction to Statistical Methods in Sociology is universal course description, which maps to specific courses on SUNY campuses. Approved SUNY Transfer Path Core Courses are guaranteed to transfer to fulfill requirements in the major and/or required cognates (not just as electives) at all SUNY campuses if the course is completed with a grade of C or better.1 You may Search for Core Course equivalents using the Transfer Navigator.
1 While a grade of C or better is guaranteed, campuses can have different policies where they accept a passing grade lower than C. Pass/Fail courses may be accepted at the discretion of the campus, but transfer is not guaranteed.