Statistics

Catalog description

This course covers the univariate and bivariate statistical techniques frequently used by human service professionals. Students are given the opportunity to gain statistical skills regarding analysis and interpretation of data. Practical applications of these techniques are emphasized. This course presumes no statistical background other than college-level algebra or its equivalent. The course goal is to develop many of the basic conceptual theories underlying statistical applications. Students develop skills in descriptive analysis, simple correlational procedures, hypothesis testing, as well as learning how to conduct t tests and ANOVAs. Computer-assisted analysis on SPSS complements coursework.