SOC 261 Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences

Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission of instructor and MATH 098 or Level IB placement on the Basic Math Skills Inventory. An introduction to the methods used to analyze and interpret quantitative social science data with an applied focus. Students will demonstrate effective communication of quantitative data by accessing, interpreting, and presenting results in written and visual forms. Students will become familiar with various data bases as well as apply their understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Credits

3.0

Core

Computation/Quantitative Literacy

Offered

Spring Semester