SSS013 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences (2)

This subject will review foundation skills in mathematics and statistics such as calculator skills, basic algebra, descriptive statistics, tables and graphs, sigma notation, and the normal distribution. The subject is particularly relevant to those students studying Foundations of Psychology 1 (PSY101) and Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (PSY201).

Availability

Term 1 (75)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 2 (15)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 3 (45)
Online
Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS013. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Division of Student Services

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • use a calculator confidently and correctly;
  • calculate mathematical formula correctly;
  • understand and apply basic methods used in descriptive statistics;
  • understand and produce statistical graphs;
  • use and understand the standard normal table;
  • utilise services available at Charles Sturt University; and
  • develop support networks.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

The subject will cover the following topics:

*Order of operations (2 hours)
*Signed numbers (1 hour)
*Algebra (2 hours)
*Graphing Techniques (2.5 hours)
*Descriptive Statistics (2.5 hours)
*Normal Distribution (3 hours)

Contact

For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:

Current students

Future students

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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