3 credits
Fall 2026 Distance Learning Lecture Upper Division
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the use and application of statistics with a particular focus on descriptive and inferential analysis procedures. This course will also introduce students to the use of statistical software, namely the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Formulate decisions regarding selecting appropriate statistical techniques to use in analyzing data.
2Apply data analysis techniques using SPSS and interpret relevant output and information.
3Synthesize data from SPSS output.
4Produce data analysis results in appropriate table and narrative form for inclusion in a dissertation, thesis, or journal article.
5Investigate, analyze and critique the data analysis sections of peer-reviewed journal articles and determine if the analysis is appropriate for the study.
6Apply appropriate methods and procedures in the development of survey instruments.
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