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Statistical Methods in the analysis of Social Problems I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 9a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 9a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This required core course introduces foundational concepts in statistics for social science research including: descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, bivariate inferential techniques, and multiple linear regression. The course focuses on understanding the components of a dataset, selecting appropriate descriptive and inferential techniques, evaluation assumptions of these techniques, generating statistical analyses, interpreting results, and presenting findings. The course familiarizes students with statistical software commonly used in social science research.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

W03-0125 Gerontology Classroom

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 20

Status

Open

Instructor

Amy Smith
Mai Waziry

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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