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PSY 261 - Introduction to Statistics

3 Credits
Offered Fall and Spring
Examines statistical techniques as used in the behavioral sciences. Topics include: descriptive statistics - measures of central tendency and variability; inferential statistics - principles of hypothesis testing, z test, t test, simple ANOVA, correlation and introduction to regression, and chi square. Statistical analysis software complements use of computational formulae.

Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors in Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science, Health Science, and Neuroscience. Additional prerequisite beginning Spring 2026: PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology .
Core Curriculum Attribute(s): Quantitative Reasoning  
Note: Psychology majors receive preference for registration for this course.


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