SOC 101

Introduction to Statistics for Sociologists

Provides students with an overall view of the role and techniques of statistics in the presentation and interpretation of social science data. Lectures emphasize descriptive statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, and association and correlation. Introduction is given to statistical inference: sampling distributions, hypothesis-testing, and estimation. Lab sessions provide demonstrations and training in the practical application of concepts and techniques dealt with in lectures. Students learn to use the computer as an aid in data processing and analysis.

Units: 4.0