Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

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 1500 or MATH 2500 or ISE 3040 or ISE 3200 or ET 2400 or ET 2450 ; no credit toward psychology major. Students cannot earn credit for PSY 1110 and Math 1500 (first course deducted).

Requisites: MATH D004 or D005 or 1200 or Math Placement Level 1 or higher) and WARNING: no credit for this course if taken after (Math 1500 or MATH 2500 or ISE 3040 or ISE 3200 or ET 2400 or ET2450 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: TMM010 Introductory Statistics
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe basic statistical procedures and explain information presented in statistical form such as graphs and tables.
  • Students will be able to convert relevant statistical information into various equations, graphs, and tables.
  • Students will be able to calculate relevant statistical information using various statistical formulas.
  • Students will be able to draw appropriate conclusions from the quantitative analysis of data while recognizing the limits of the analysis.
  • Students will be able to make and evaluate important statistical assumptions in estimation, modeling, and data analysis.
  • Students will be able to articulate quantitative evidence in support of an argument or purpose of the work.


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