SOC 280
Fall 2026 All Classes
Credit: 4 hours.
[IAI Code: M1902] An introduction to statistical methods. Statistical topics and techniques covered during this semester include: descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, statistical inference, and hypothesis testing. Throughout this course, social statistics is treated as a tool for research – to investigate and explain the relationships between a set of variables. Conceptual and practical approaches to statistics will be emphasized.
Same as GGIS 280. Credit is not given toward graduation for: Credit is not given towards graduation for SOC 280 if credit for a college level introductory statistics course has been earned.
Priority will be given to Sociology and Geography majors.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in
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