SOC 485

Spring 2007 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Intermediate course in the theory and application of statistical methods to social science data. Coverage includes overviews of measurement issues, the logic of hypothesis testing and estimation, the general linear model, one-way analysis of variance, correlation and regression. The core of the course is multiple regression analysis and its extensions. Topics include dummy variable analysis, statistical interaction, model assumptions and violations, non-linear and logistic regression, and an introduction to path analysis. Emphasis on the application of statistical computing packages (e. g. SPSS) and the substantive interpretation of results.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Students may not receive credit for both this course and another course with a primary focus on applied multiple regression analysis such as ECON 203, STAT 420, or PSYC 406. Graduate students must incorporate research literature involving statistical analysis from their discipline into their assignments and class discussions. Prerequisite: SOC 280 or equivalent.

SOC 485 class schedule data for spring 2007
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
34461
Lecture-Discussion
CS3
12:30PM -1:50PM
MW
Lincoln Hall
Swicegood, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/07-05/02/07
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This section is for Undergraduate Students only
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Sociology major(s). Not intended for Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
34463
Lecture-Discussion
CS4
12:30PM -1:50PM
MW
Lincoln Hall
Swicegood, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/16/07-05/02/07
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
This section is for Graduate Students only
Restriction(s):
Not intended for Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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