2023-2024 Course Catalog

PSYC 2100 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

This course introduces statistical analysis and research designs used in the behavioral sciences. In it, students use statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. They choose and apply statistical procedures to help answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions, and gain an introduction to commonly used research methods. In order to see how statistical methods and findings are reported in behavioral science research, students read, interpret, evaluate, and write APA-style Results sections.

Credits

4 cr

Prerequisite

PSYC 1110 and completion of one of the following: MATH 1080, MATH 1090, MATH 1095, MATH 1100 or math placement higher than MATH 1100

Offered

Spring

MnTC Goals

5