Class Details

SOC 15
Statistics and Research Methods in Social Science

Course Description

This course examines elementary statistics including measures of central tendency, variability, probability, correlation, tests of significance, and hypothesis testing.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
SOC-015.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

PSYC 15

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Prerequisite

PSYC 1. or SOC 1.; and Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).

Also listed as PSYC D015.