Nov 10, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22

PSY 1110 - Elementary Statistical Reasoning


Introduction to research methodology and descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing the development of practical reasoning skills necessary for the comprehension and critical evaluation of statistical information typically encountered in everyday life. No credit if already credit for PSY 2110 or QBA 2010 or Math 2500 or ISE 3040 or ISE 3200; no credit toward psychology major.

Requisites: (MATH D004 or D005 or 101 or 102 or 1200 or Math Placement Level 1 or higher) and WARNING: no credit for this course if taken after (Math 250 or MATH 2500 or ISE 3040 or ISE 3200 or PSY 2110 or QBA 2010)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 1M
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM course: TMMSL Transfer Module Mathematics, Statistics and Logic
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Acquire a general understanding of basic statistics.
  • Acquire an understanding of, and appreciation for, the importance of scientific research.
  • Cultivate critical thinking skills to evaluate the vast amount of statistical information present in our society.
  • Develop the skills used for basic statistical analyses.
  • Understand and apply statistical reasoning in various contexts.


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